Earth's Shape, Oceans, Continents, and Hemispheres Explained

The video tutorial provides an overview of Earth's shape, its appearance from space, and the tools used to study it, such as globes and maps. It explains the major water bodies and continents, the concept of poles and hemispheres, and the significance of latitudes and longitudes. The tutorial also covers the special parallels of latitude and the prime meridian, highlighting how these imaginary lines help in locating places on Earth accurately.

What shape is the Earth described as in the video?

• Cubical

• Spherical

• Flat

• Triangular

Which of the following is NOT one of the five oceans mentioned?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

How many continents are there on Earth according to the video?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Eight

What is the imaginary line called that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer

Which of the following is a special parallel of latitude?

• International Date Line

• Greenwich Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 66.5° North

• 90° North

• 23.5° North

• 0°

What is the prime meridian's role in dividing the Earth?

• It marks the start of the International Date Line.

• It is the longest line of latitude.

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

• It divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

Where is the prime meridian located?

• Paris, France

• Greenwich, England

• New York, USA

• Tokyo, Japan

What is the purpose of the grid system formed by latitudes and longitudes?

• To measure the Earth's circumference

• To calculate the Earth's volume

• To locate places on Earth accurately

• To determine the Earth's age

Which of the following is true about meridians?

• They are parallel to each other.

• They are longer than latitudes.

• They are horizontal lines.

• They meet at the poles.