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WorksheetsSocial Studies Chapter 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
The equator and the prime meridian each divide Earth into two halves called
meridians
hemispheres
coordinates
poles
The dotted line shown in the picture is called the
equator
prime meridian
The red line on the globe is called the
equator
prime meridian
The equator is which type of line?
line of longitude
line of latitude
The prime meridian is which type of line?
line of longitude
line of latitude
Lattitude is measured in degrees _______________.
east or west of the prime meridian
east or west of the equator
north or south of the prime meridian
north or south of the equator
Longitude is measured in degrees _______________.
east or west of the prime meridian
east or west of the equator
north or south of the prime meridian
north or south of the equator
Which accurately describes the lines of latitude and longitude?
they can be used to identify the exact location of any place on the surface of Earth.
They have been replaced by GPS and modern map tools, and are rarely used today.
They form a grid across Earth's surface that can be seen from outer space.
Which statment best describes regions?
Regions are areas on a map or globe that are located at the same longitude.
Regions are areas on a map or globe with one or more common characteristics.
Regions are areas on a map or globe that are located at the same latitide.
Which time zones are Tennessee located in?
Eastern and Mountain
Mountain and Central
Eastern and Western
Eastern and Central
The equator and the prime meridian each divide the Earth into halves called ________.
meridians
hemispheres
cooridinates
poles
What is the coordinates of location A?
30 degrees North
90 degrees East
30 degrees South
90 degrees East
60 degrees South
0 degrees
30 degrees North
90 degrees W
What is the coordinates of location B?
30ºS, 90ºE
60ºS, 0º
30ºN, 90ºE
30ºN, 90ºW
What coordinates are located at location C?
30ºS, 90ºE
60ºS, 0º
30ºN, 90ºE
30ºN, 90ºW
What coordinates are located at location D?
30ºS, 90ºE
60ºS, 0º
30ºN, 90ºE
30ºN, 90ºW
