Quiz on Latitudes and Longitudes

What is the shape of the Earth described as?

• Ellipsoid

• Perfect Sphere

• Flat

• Geoid

What does the term 'Geoid' mean?

• Oblate

• Earth-like

• Flat Earth

• Perfect Sphere

What is the latitude of the Equator?

• 0°

• 23½°

• 90°

• 45°

Which of the following is a characteristic of the geoid?

• It has equal gravitational potential everywhere.

• It represents mean sea level.

• It is flat at the equator.

• It is a perfect sphere.

What is the purpose of latitude and longitude?

• To determine time zones

• To measure temperature

• To calculate distances

• To locate places accurately

Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

What are parallels of latitude?

• Lines running east-west

• Lines running north-south

• Lines that converge at the poles

• Lines that measure altitude

Which latitude is known as the Tropic of Cancer?

• 23½° N

• 23½° S

• 66½° N

• 66½° S

What is the main characteristic of the Torrid Zone?

• Moderate heat

• Maximum heat and sunlight

• Slanting rays

• Cold temperatures

What is the Prime Meridian's longitude?

• 0°

• 180°

• 90°

• 45°