Finding Latitude and Longitude Essentials

What is the first step in understanding latitude and longitude?

• Knowing the equator

• Understanding the four hemispheres

• Identifying the Prime Meridian

• Learning about maps

Which hemisphere is located to the left of the Prime Meridian?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

What symbol is often used on maps to indicate the Western Hemisphere?

• N

• S

• W

• E

Which hemisphere is above the equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What symbol is used to indicate the Southern Hemisphere on maps?

• W

• N

• S

• E

If given coordinates 65°N and 18°W, which hemisphere would you be in?

• Southeast Hemisphere

• Northwest Hemisphere

• Southwest Hemisphere

• Northeast Hemisphere

What is the first step in finding a location using coordinates?

• Looking at the hemispheres

• Finding the Prime Meridian

• Checking the map scale

• Identifying the equator

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Which country is located at 65°N and 18°W?

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Canada

• Norway

When identifying coordinates of a point, what should you determine first?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

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If a point is halfway between 20° and 40° south, what is its latitude?

• 20°S

• 30°S

• 25°S

• 35°S

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