Unit 4 Test

Front

Lines of latitude are also called __________.

Back

Parallels

Front

How many time zones are there in the world?

Back

24

Front

How many time zones are in the U.S. altogether?

Back

6

Front

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

Back

Equator

Front

If it is 5:00 pm in Miami, Florida, what time is it in Denver, Colorado?

Back

3:00pm

Front

What is the purpose of lines of longitude?

Back

To measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Front

What is the Prime Meridian?

Back

The line of 0 degrees longitude, which divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Front

What is the significance of the International Date Line?

Back

It is the line where the date changes by one day when crossed.

Front

What are the four main time zones in the contiguous United States?

Back

Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific.

Front

How do time zones affect global communication?

Back

They create challenges in scheduling meetings across different regions.