Geography Quiz on Latitude and Longitude

What are latitude lines?

• Imaginary horizontal lines that run parallel to the Equator

• Imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole

• Lines that measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• Lines that pass through Greenwich, England

The central reference line for latitude is (a)   .

• The Prime Meridian
• The Equator
• The Tropic of Cancer
• The Arctic Circle

Match the following latitudes with their corresponding geographical regions.

• Equator

• 66.5° N

• North Pole

• 0° N

• Tropic of Cancer

• 90° N

• Arctic Circle

• 23.5° N

What is the maximum longitude east or west?

• 90°

• 180°

• 66.5°

• 23.5°

Latitude influences climate by determining how much sunlight an area receives.

(a)  

• It determines the amount of rainfal
• It determines how much sunlight an
• It affects the wind patterns in an
• It influences the ocean currents

What type of climate do temperate regions experience?

• Hot and humid with minimal seasonal variations

• Moderate climate with warm summers and cold winters

• Very little direct sunlight

• Extreme cold with no seasons

Which regions experience four seasons?

• Tropical Regions

• Temperate Regions

• Polar Regions

• Equatorial Regions

What is the latitude range for polar regions?

• 0° - 23.5° N/S

• 23.5° - 66.5° N/S

• 66.5° - 90° N/S

• 90° - 180° N/S

Which regions receive very little direct sunlight?

• Tropical Regions

• Temperate Regions

• Polar Regions

• Equatorial Regions

The latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn is (a)   .

• 23.5° N
• 23.5° S
• 66.5° N
• 66.5° S