Unit 4 Exam Review - Mapping

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What is longitude?

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Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees.

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What is the approximate longitude of Richmond, Virginia?

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75 degrees W.

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What is the altitude of Polaris at the Tropic of Cancer?

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23.5°.

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What does a steeper gradient indicate on a hill?

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A steeper gradient indicates a sharper incline or decline.

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Which city experiences sunrise first each day in the continental U.S.?

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New York City.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, from which all other longitudes are measured.

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What is the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5 degrees South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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How do you determine the gradient between two points on a map?

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The gradient is determined by the change in elevation divided by the horizontal distance between the two points.