Exploring Earth and Its Systems

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Which term refers to the exact position of a place on Earth using coordinates?

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• Hemisphere

• Map projection

Which planet is the third from the Sun in our solar system?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

What is the name for a scientist who makes maps?

• Geographer

• Cartographer

• Astronomer

• Meteorologist

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and forms the Earth's surface?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

• Atmosphere

Which term describes the long-term average of weather in a particular area?

• Weather

• Climate

• Solstice

• Equinox

What is the main difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude measures east-west, longitude measures north-south

• Latitude measures north-south, longitude measures east-west

• Latitude is only used in the Southern Hemisphere

• Longitude is only used in the Northern Hemisphere

If you are standing at 0° latitude, where are you?

• On the Prime Meridian

• At the Equator

• At the North Pole

• At the South Pole

Which of the following best describes a topographic map?

• Shows only political boundaries

• Shows elevation and landforms using contour lines

• Shows weather patterns

• Shows the solar system

How does the water cycle contribute to weather patterns?

• By creating tectonic plates

• By moving water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans

• By forming continents

• By causing earthquakes