Latitude and Longitude Quiz

The imaginary line that runs around Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles is called the ______ (Line in red on Map below)

• Rose

• Scale

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Which point is located on the equator? HINT: Use the degrees on the right and bottom to answer.

• C

• B

• A

• D

Which of these is NOT an example of a theme map? (HINT: Eliminate the answers that ARE theme maps!)

• a map showing provinces and territories (STATES) of Canada

• maps showing how many tourists visit each Caribbean country

• a map showing average family income in each U.S. state

• a map showing religions of African countries

The ________ is an imaginary line located halfway between the North and South Poles.

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Longitude

• Political line

Which of the following is the best definition for a projection?

• the result of twisting, stretching, or otherwise changing something so that it is no longer accurate

• a person who creates maps

• None of the above

• lines drawn on a flat surface to represent a round surface

• The map shows lines of longitude.

• The map shows lines of latitude.

• The map shows the lines of longitude.

• The map shows the lines of latitude.

Lines of latitude run from _________ to __________.

• a) East to West

• b) North to South

Lines of longitude run from _________ to __________.

• a) East to West

• b) North to South

Which of the following colored dots is at approximately 55° North, 0° Longitude?

• Red

• None of the above

• Light Green

• Purple