January 27 Where on Earth Are You?

What is the purpose of a compass rose?

• To show the cardinal directions

• To measure temperature

• To calculate distance

• To identify time zones

What is a line of latitude?

• A line that circles the Earth running north and south

• A line that circles the Earth running east and west

• A line that measures temperature

• A line that shows time zones

What is a line of longitude?

• A line that circles the Earth running north and south

• A line that circles the Earth running east and west

• A line that measures temperature

• A line that shows time zones

What is the equator?

• The main line of longitude

• The main line of latitude

• A line that measures temperature

• A line that shows time zones

Which is more helpful on a map, a compass rose, or lines of latitude and longitude? Why?

• Latitude and longitude are more helpful because they show absolute location.

• A compass rose is more helpful because it shows the weather.

• Latitude and longitude are more helpful because they show the time.

• A compass rose is more helpful because it shows the population.

The Prime Meridian separates the Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Northern and Southern
• Western and Eastern
• Northern and Eastern
• Southern and Western

The ________________ divides the earth into the Northern Hemipshere & Southern Hemisphere.

• Equator

• Prime Meridian