Mapping Our World: The Importance of Latitudes and Longitudes

This video tutorial explains the concepts of latitudes and longitudes, their differences, and how they are used to locate places on Earth. It covers the imaginary lines drawn on maps and globes, including the equator, tropics, and meridians. The tutorial also highlights the differences between latitudes and longitudes and demonstrates how to use them to find locations using coordinates.

What is the role of the equator in dividing the Earth?

• It divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

• It is the largest circle of latitude.

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

• It marks the starting point for measuring longitudes.

Which latitude is known as the Tropic of Cancer?

• 23.5 degrees N

• 23.5 degrees S

• 66.5 degrees S

• 66.5 degrees N

What is the latitude at the poles?

• 45 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which special latitude is located at 66.5 degrees N?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Arctic Circle

• Antarctic Circle

What is the prime meridian?

• A line of latitude at 0 degrees

• A line of longitude at 0 degrees

• A line of latitude at 90 degrees

• A line of longitude at 180 degrees

How do latitudes differ from longitudes in terms of direction?

• Latitudes run north-south, longitudes run east-west.

• Both run east-west.

• Latitudes run east-west, longitudes run north-south.

• Both run north-south.

What is the significance of the 180th meridian?

• It is the largest circle of latitude.

• It is where the eastern and western hemispheres meet.

• It is the starting point for measuring latitudes.

• It is the smallest circle of longitude.

Which of the following is true about longitudes?

• They run in an east-west direction.

• They are circles of different sizes.

• They meet at the poles.

• They are parallel to each other.

How are the coordinates of a place determined on a map?

• By using the color of the map.

• By using the names of the places in alphabetical order.

• By using the grid numbers of latitude and longitude.

• By using the size of the map.

What is the main purpose of the grid formed by latitudes and longitudes on maps?

• To determine the climate of a region.

• To divide the Earth into time zones.

• To locate places accurately.

• To measure the size of the Earth.