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Which statement is more accurate?
Every meridian is the same length and has the same beginning and end.
Every parallel begins and ends at the poles.
Every parallel is the same length.
Every meridian is distorted
Greenwich Mean Time is measured from
0 degrees latitude.
0 degrees longitude.
90 degrees latitude.
180 degrees longitude.
The International Date Line is measured approximately from
0 degrees latitude.
0 degrees longitude.
90 degrees latitude.
180 degrees longitude.
You see the coordinates 5 E longitude, 10 N latitude. You do not need to look at a map in order to deduce that this location is
near both the equator and the prime meridian.
near the equator but quite far from the prime meridian.
near the International Date Line as well as the North Pole.
near the International Date Line and the prime meridian.
The coordinates 150 E longitude, 89 N latitude are
near both the International Date Line and the North Pole.
near the equator but quite far from the prime meridian.
near the International Date Line and the equator.
near the North Pole and the prime meridian.
Without looking at a map, we might deduce that the coordinates 170 W longitude, 11 S latitude are likely
just west of the International Date Line and just north of the equator.
just south of the equator and just east of the prime meridian.
just east of the International Date Line and just south of the equator.
just south of the International Date Line and just east of the equator.
A ship's position is given as 0 degrees latitude and 27 degrees west longitude. We can conclude from this information that the ship is located
on the equator and in the Atlantic Ocean.
at the North or South Pole and in the Arctic Ocean.
on the Prime Meridian and in the Atlantic Ocean.
on the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean.
If the Earth has rotated 180 degrees around its axis, how many hours have passed?
6 hours
9 hours
12 hours
24 hours
If it's 1 p.m. in China, what time is it in Vietnam?
12 p.m.
7 p.m.
12 a.m.
7 a.m.
Which of these statements about the International Date Line is TRUE?
As you cross the International Date Line flying west, you add a calendar day.
The International Date Line was first used about 20 years ago.
The International Date Line is a straight line drawn through the ocean.
All countries must follow the dates set by the International Date Line.
