Geography Concepts Quiz

What is the most widely used system to determine absolute location?

• Street names and landmarks

• Latitude and longitude

• Postal codes

• Time zones

What is an example of absolute distance?

• Milwaukee, WI is 79.4 miles to Madison, WI

• The sun is far from the Earth

• The library is near the school

• The park is across the street

How are latitude lines labeled on a map?

• E or W

• N or S

• A or B

• X or Y

How far apart are the latitude and longitude lines on a map?

• 10 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 25 degrees

What is the distance north or south of 0° called?

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Arcs

• Equators

Which line is considered the most important line of latitude?

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

What happens to the length of lines of latitude as they approach the poles?

• They get longer

• They remain the same

• They get shorter

• They disappear

What is the distance east or west of 0° called?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equators

• Tropics

What is the Prime Meridian's degree of longitude?

• 90°

• 45°

• 0°

• 180°

Where does the Prime Meridian run through?

• Paris, France

• Greenwich, England

• New York, USA

• Tokyo, Japan