Understanding Latitude and Longitude Concepts

Understanding Latitude and Longitude Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Mathematics, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces grade six social sciences, focusing on geography. It covers the concepts of latitude and longitude, explaining their definitions and significance in determining locations on Earth. The equator and prime meridian are discussed as reference lines for these measurements. The video also explains how the world is divided into hemispheres and provides a brief overview of map skills. The session concludes with a review of the key concepts and encourages viewers to engage with the content through questions and further learning opportunities.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

Learning about historical events

Understanding map skills and geography

Studying ancient civilizations

Exploring modern technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is latitude measured?

In degrees east and west

In kilometers

In miles

In degrees north and south

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which line is at 0° latitude?

Tropic of Cancer

Equator

International Date Line

Prime Meridian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum degree of latitude north or south?

360°

45°

90°

180°

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Longitude is measured from which starting point?

South Pole

North Pole

Prime Meridian

Equator

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many degrees of longitude are there in total?

90°

360°

180°

270°

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which line divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres?

Equator

Arctic Circle

Prime Meridian

Tropic of Capricorn

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