Longitude and Latitude

What is the main purpose of longitude and latitude?

• To pinpoint any location on Earth

• To measure the height of mountains

• To determine the depth of oceans

• To calculate the speed of wind

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 90 degrees north latitude

• 0 degrees latitude

• 90 degrees south latitude

• 45 degrees north latitude

Where does the Prime Meridian run through?

• Greenwich, England

• Paris, France

• New York City, USA

• Tokyo, Japan

How are latitude lines also known?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equators

• Axes

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of New York City?

• 40.7 degrees north latitude and 74 degrees west longitude

• 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude

• 90 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude

• 45 degrees south latitude and 60 degrees east longitude