Latitude and Longitude Practice

What are the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Meridian

• Axis

What are the imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

• Latitude

• Equator

• Longitude

• Tropic

What is the purpose of describing the human and physical characteristics of regions at different periods?

• To create maps

• To analyze relationships between past events and current conditions

• To predict future weather patterns

• To study animal migration

What strategies will be used to participate in the Longitude/Latitude Battleship game?

• Drawing and painting

• Reading and writing

• Singing and dancing

• Cooking and baking

What are lines of latitude and longitude used for?

• To navigate and find locations

• To measure temperature

• To determine time zones

• To calculate altitude

Which direction do lines of latitude run on a globe?

• Across the globe

• Down the globe

• Diagonally across the globe

• Vertically down the globe

Which letter in the word "latitude" helps you remember its direction?

• A, like in "across"

• O, like in "down"

• E, like in "east"

• I, like in "inside"

Which direction do lines of longitude run on a globe?

• Down the globe

• Across the globe

• Diagonally across the globe

• Horizontally across the globe

What is the latitude of the equator?

• 0°

• 30°N

• 60°S

• 90°N

How are lines to the north of the equator labeled?

• S

• E

• N

• W