Reading Comprehension Practice Test (Informational #1)

What is the difference between lines of longitude and latitude?

• Lines of longitude run east to west and lines of latitude run north to south.

• Lines of latitude run east to west and lines of longitude run north to south.

• You look at lines of longitude and latitude to find coordinates.

• The scientific way to pinpoint a location is to give its degrees of longitude and latitude.

What is the best way to tell someone on the other side of the planet where you live on Earth?

• Give the lines of longitude and latitude for the place where you live.

• Tell your country, state, county, or city.

• Explain whether you live east or west of the prime meridian.

• Look at a map and tell whether you live north or south of the equator.

This text is mainly about:

• the prime meridian

• the equator

• lines of longitude and latitude

• Paris, France

The main idea of this text is to explain:

• how to pinpoint the coordinates of a location on Earth

• the difference between longitude and latitude

• how to find Paris, France

• the difference between the prime meridian and the equator

How would coordinates help you find a location on a map?

• Coordinates describe the difference between the prime meridian and the equator.

• Coordinates pinpoint the intersection of the lines of latitude to identify a location.

• Coordinates have the letter E or S to describe which direction to travel.

• Coordinates show how people of the world can get along.

What is the difference between the prime meridian and the equator?

• The prime meridian divides Earth between east and west, and the equator divides Earth between north and south.

• The prime meridian divides Earth between north and south, and the equator divides Earth between east and west.

• The prime meridian is at 0° latitude and the equator is at 0° longitude.

• The equator separates the oceans and the prime meridian separates the continents.

In this selection, coordinate means

• to work well together

• the same importance

• a set of numbers that gives a location on a map

• smooth and graceful

In this selection, equator means

• both sides have the same amount of time

• an imaginary line at 0° latitude on a map

• an imaginary line at 0° longitude on a map

• a country in South America

Which is the best subheading that points you to information about coordinates?

• Where in the world?

• Lines of Longitude

• Lines of Latitude

• Naming a Location

Which is the best subheading that points you to information about the prime meridian?

• Where in the World?

• Lines of Longitude

• Lines of Latitude

• Naming a Location