Exploring Latitude and Longitude for Kids

The video tutorial explains the concepts of latitudes and longitudes, which are invisible lines used to determine the location of any place on Earth. Latitudes run east-west and measure north-south positions, while longitudes run from pole to pole and measure east-west positions. The equator and prime meridian are key reference points. The video also covers notable latitudes like the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, and the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, which divide the Earth into different climate zones.

What shape is the Earth compared to in the video?

• Apple

• Orange

• Banana

• Grapefruit

What is the orientation of latitude lines?

• East-West

• North-South

• Diagonal

• Vertical

What is another name for latitude lines?

• Parallels

• Axes

• Meridians

• Equators

What is the distance between each degree of latitude?

• 49 miles

• 69 miles

• 99 miles

• 89 miles

What is the orientation of longitude lines?

• Horizontal

• East-West

• North-South

• Diagonal

What is the reference point for longitudes?

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

How many time zones are there in the world?

• 24

• 48

• 12

• 36

Which latitude is known as the Tropic of Cancer?

• 66.5 degrees North

• 66.5 degrees South

• 23.5 degrees North

• 23.5 degrees South

Which zone is the hottest on Earth?

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Tropic Zone

• Equatorial Zone

In which zone do penguins live?

• Tropic Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

• Equatorial Zone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6