Exploring Latitude and Longitude: Locating Places on Earth

Exploring Latitude and Longitude: Locating Places on Earth

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explains how to locate places on a map using latitudes and longitudes. It introduces the concept of imaginary lines on the globe, such as the equator and prime meridian, which divide the Earth into hemispheres. The tutorial covers how latitudes and longitudes are measured, their role in determining climate zones and time zones, and how to use coordinates to find specific locations. The video concludes with interesting facts about the number of latitudes and longitudes.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Prime Meridian

Tropic of Capricorn

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which climate zone receives the most sunlight?

Temperate Zone

Tropical Zone

Polar Zone

Equatorial Zone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which zone is known for having all four seasons?

Tropical Zone

Temperate Zone

Equatorial Zone

Polar Zone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

It is the hottest point on Earth.

It marks the highest point on Earth.

It separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of longitude lines?

To indicate the height of mountains

To measure the depth of the ocean

To show the direction of ocean currents

To determine time zones around the globe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many minutes difference does each degree of longitude represent?

60 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

4 minutes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the coordinates used to find a specific location on Earth?

Climate and Zone

Country and City

Latitude and Longitude

North and South Poles

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many total latitudes are there?

118

180

90

360