Questions on Longitude

What does longitude measure?

• Distance north or south of the Equator

• Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• Elevation above sea level

• Depth below sea level

What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 45°

Which longitude line is opposite the Prime Meridian, completing the 360° circle of the globe?

• 90° Longitude

• 180° Longitude

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

How are lines of longitude positioned on a globe or map?

• Horizontally, parallel to the Equator

• Vertically, converging at the poles

• Diagonally across continents

• Spiraling around the Earth

What is the significance of longitude in determining time zones?

• Time zones are based on latitude

• Time zones are determined by the Prime Meridian and longitude lines

• Longitude has no role in time zones

• Time zones are based on altitude