Ch1 pg 50-51 skill - Understanding Latitude and Longitude

What is the term used to describe the exact location of any place on Earth?

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• Approximate location

• General location

What are lines of longitude also known as?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equators

• Tropics

Which hemisphere are the parallels marked 'N' located in?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

Lines of longitude are numbered in the same way as ______.

• Parallels

• Equators

• Tropics

• Circles

The equator is found where?

• 0 degrees latitude

• 0 degrees longitude

The lines of longitude to the west of the prime meridian are marked with which letter?

• E

• N

• S

• W

Which location is farther north?

• 50°N, 80°W

• 30°N, 90°W

Fill in the blank: The eastern hemisphere is marked by ____.

• A) East longitude

• B) West longitude

• C) East latitude

• West latitude

What is the capital of the state located at 30°N, 90°W? (Use the map on pg. 51)

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Jackson, Mississippi

• Madison, Wisconsin

Which state capital is closest to 45°N latitude? (Use the map on pg. 51)

• Helena, Montana

• Boise, Idaho

• Salem, Oregon

• Pierre, South Dakota