5.4 What is the Equator?

What is the equator?

• A mountain range

• An imaginary line dividing the Earth into two halves

• A river

• A road around the Earth

What two hemispheres does the equator divide Earth into?

• East and West

• North and South

• Upper and Lower

• Land and Ocean

What is the climate like in places close to the equator?

• Very cold

• Warm and humid

• Dry and cold

• Always windy

Which continent does the equator NOT pass through?

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Africa

• South America

What oceans does the equator cross?

• Arctic and Atlantic

• Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic

• Southern and Arctic

• None

Why do places far from the equator have different seasons?

• Because they are smaller

• Because the equator divides the sun's rays equally

• Because they receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year

• Because the equator reflects heat

What is the distance of the equator from the North and South Poles?

• Halfway between them

• Next to the South Pole

• Closer to the North Pole

• The same distance as the Moon

What helps us understand where the equator is located on Earth?

• A satellite

• A globe or map

• Stars in the sky

• A telescope

What type of weather would you expect in a country near the equator?

• Snowy winters

• Mild summers

• Hot and rainy

• Cold and windy

What activity could you do to learn more about the equator?

• Watch a nature documentary about tropical regions

• Draw a picture of the North Pole

• Research countries the equator passes through

• Play a game about penguins