What is the primary function of the Antarctic Circle?

It marks the southernmost limit of the Sun's oblique rays.

Low Latitudes are located between _____.

Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Equator and the Antarctic Circle.

Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle.

Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer.

What is a characteristic feature of the climate in the Low Latitudes?

It has a climate that ranges from tropical rainforests to deserts.

It has significant seasonal temperature variation.

It experiences cold temperatures year-round.

Why are the Middle Latitudes significant for agriculture?

They have extreme weather conditions

What is a characteristic feature of the climate in the Middle Latitudes?

It has moderate climates with distinct seasonal changes.

It experiences tropical climates year-round.

It experiences polar climates year-round.

It has minimal seasonal temperature variation.

What is a characteristic feature of the climate in the High Latitudes?

It is characterized by extreme cold, long winters, and short summers.

It has moderate climates with distinct seasonal changes.

It experiences tropical climates year-round.

It has minimal seasonal temperature variation.

Where is the location of the Prime Meridian?

It is located at 0° longitude.

What is the primary function of the Prime Meridian?

It serves as the reference point for measuring distances eastward or westward.

Which of the following statements is true about the Prime Meridian?

It divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Where is the location of the International Date Line?

It is located at approximately 180° longitude.

It is located at 0° longitude.

It is located at 180° latitude.

Why is the International Date Line not a straight line?

It accommodates political and geographical boundaries.

It is based on the Earth's magnetic field.

Which continents are primarily located in the Northern Hemisphere?

North America, Europe, and Asia

South America, Australia, and Antarctica

Africa, South America, and Australia

What is a significant characteristic of the Northern Hemisphere?

It contains most of the Earth's landmasses.

It contains most of the Earth's water

It experiences polar climates year-round.

It has minimal seasonal temperature variation.

Why is the Northern Hemisphere also referred to as the "Land Hemisphere"?

It has more land area compared to the Southern Hemisphere.

It has more water bodies compared to the Southern Hemisphere.

It experiences more rainfall compared to the Southern Hemisphere.

It has a higher population density compared to the Southern Hemisphere.

Which continents are primarily located in the Southern Hemisphere?

Australia, Antarctica, most of South America, and the southern part of Africa

North America, Europe, and Asia

Africa, South America, and Australia

location of the Western Hemisphere?

It is the area to the west of the Prime Meridian up to the 180th meridian.

It is the area between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer.

It is the area between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle.

It is the area to the east of the Prime Meridian up to the 180th meridian.

Which continents are primarily located in the Western Hemisphere?

North America, South America, and Greenland

Africa, Europe, and South America

Australia, Antarctica, and Asia

Where is the location of the Eastern Hemisphere?

It is the area to the east of the Prime Meridian up to the 180th meridian.

It is the area to the west of the Prime Meridian up to the 180th meridian.

It is the area between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle.

It is the area between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer.

Which continents are primarily located in the Eastern Hemisphere?

Eurasian continent, most of Africa, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines

Australia, Antarctica, and Asia

North America, South America, and Greenland

What are the cardinal directions?

Latitude, longitude, meridian, parallel

How can you use the Sun for orientation?

Stand with your right hand pointing towards where the Sun rises and your left hand pointing towards where the Sun sets.

Stand with your right hand pointing towards where the Sun sets and your left hand pointing towards where the Sun rises.

Stand with your face towards the Sun at sunset.

Stand with your back to the Sun at noon.

How does True North differ from Magnetic North?

True North is a fixed point, while Magnetic North can change over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

True North is based on the Earth's magnetic field, while Magnetic North is based on the geographic North Pole.

True North is used for measuring distances, while Magnetic North is used for measuring time.

True North is located at the equator, while Magnetic North is located at the South Pole.

Why is True North important in navigation?

It provides a consistent reference direction for navigation.

It helps in determining the altitude of a location.

t is used to measure temperature variations.

It is used to predict weather patterns.

What is "absolute location"?

The exact location of a place on the Earth's surface

The relative position of a place in relation to other places.

The location of a place based on its climate and weather patterns.

The area covered by a country in terms of its longitudinal and latitudinal distances.

What is "geographical extent" ?

The area covered by a country in terms of its longitudinal and latitudinal distances.

The climate and weather patterns of a region.

The relative position of a place in relation to other places.

The exact coordinates of a place on the Earth's surface.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the geographical extent of the Philippines?

The Philippines is located between latitudes 4°23' and 21°25' North, and between longitudes 116°00' and 127°00' East.

The Philippines is located between latitudes 4°23' and 21°25' South, and between longitudes 116°00' and 127°00' West.

The Philippines is located between latitudes 4°23' and 21°25' North, and between longitudes 116°00' and 127°00' West.

The Philippines is located between latitudes 4°23' and 21°25' South, and between longitudes 116°00' and 127°00' East.

What is "relative location" ?

The location of a place in relation to other surrounding land boundaries or bodies of water.

The exact coordinates of a place on the Earth's surface.

The climate and weather patterns of a region.

The cultural and historical significance of a place.

What is "relative continental location"

The location of landlocked places in relation to surrounding land areas.

A. The location of islands in relation to surrounding bodies of water.

The exact coordinates of a place on the Earth's surface.

The location of places with both land and sea boundaries.

What is "relative maritime location"?

The location of islands or archipelagic countries in relation to surrounding bodies of water.

The location of landlocked places in relation to surrounding land areas.

The location of places with both land and sea boundaries.

The exact coordinates of a place on the Earth's surface.

What is "combined relative location"?

The location of places with both land and sea boundaries in relation to both land and water bodies.

The exact coordinates of a place on the Earth's surface.

The location of islands in relation to surrounding bodies of water.

The location of landlocked places in relation to surrounding land areas.

Give the relative location of the Philippines to the north.

South China Sea and the countries of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam

Celebes Sea and Sulawesi island

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During which event does the Sun's vertical rays reach the Tropic of Cancer?

Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

Vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

Autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Tropic of Cancer?

It is located at 23 ½° south of the Equator.

It is located at 23 ½° north of the Equator.

It is located at 0° latitude.

It is located at 66 ½° north of the Equator.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Equator?

It is located at 23 ½° north of the Tropic of Cancer.

It is located at 0° latitude.

It is located at 23 ½° south of the Tropic of Capricorn.

It is located at 66 ½° north of the Arctic Circle.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Equator?

It marks the southernmost limit of the Sun's vertical rays.

It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

It marks the northernmost limit of the Sun's vertical rays.

It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Tropic of Capricorn?

It is located at 23 ½° south of the Equator.

It is located at 23 ½° north of the Equator.

It is located at 0° latitude.

It is located at 66 ½° south of the Equator.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn in relation to the Sun's position?

It marks the northernmost limit of the Sun's vertical rays in the Northern Hemisphere.

It marks the southernmost limit of the Sun's vertical rays in the Southern Hemisphere.

It marks the equatorial limit of the Sun's vertical rays.

It marks the northernmost limit of the Sun's vertical rays in the Southern Hemisphere.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During which event does the Sun's vertical rays reach the Tropic of Capricorn?

Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Vernal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.

Autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.

Summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

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During which event does the Sun's vertical rays reach the Tropic of Cancer?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Tropic of Cancer?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Equator?

What is the primary function of the Equator?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Tropic of Capricorn?

What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn in relation to the Sun's position?

During which event does the Sun's vertical rays reach the Tropic of Capricorn?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the location of the Antarctic Circle?

What is the primary function of the Antarctic Circle?

Low Latitudes are located between _____.

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