Latitude and Longitude

Front

Back

The map shows lines of latitude.

Front

Back

The map shows the lines of longitude.

Front

How many degrees above the horizon would you see Polaris at Canary Island Hot Spot?

Back

32 degrees

Answer explanation

At the Canary Island Hot Spot, Polaris is located at 32 degrees above the horizon. This is determined using the ESRT, which provides the necessary data for calculating the altitude of celestial objects based on latitude.

Front

Looking at Polaris we find the altitude to be 49 degrees. What latitude are we at?

Back

49 N

Answer explanation

The altitude of Polaris corresponds to your latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. Since Polaris is at 49 degrees above the horizon, you are at 49 degrees North latitude, making the correct answer 49 N.

Front

What is the latitude of this person? Options: 66.5° S, 66.5° N, 23.5° N, 23.5° S

Back

66.5° N

Answer explanation

The latitude of 66.5° N indicates a location in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically near the Arctic Circle. This is the correct answer, as the other options refer to latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere or are incorrect.

Front

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the ___________ ______________ measure from Greenwich England.

Back

Prime Meridian

Answer explanation

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the Prime Meridian, which is the reference line for measuring longitude and is located in Greenwich, England.

Front

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

Back

Equator

Answer explanation

The 0 degree line of latitude is known as the Equator, which divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The other options refer to lines of longitude or different geographical concepts.

Front

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in geography?

Back

It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Answer explanation

The Prime Meridian is significant because it divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres, serving as the reference line for longitude at 0 degrees.

Front

At what latitude would you find the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

23.5° N

Answer explanation

The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° N latitude. This line marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead during the summer solstice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which line of longitude is directly opposite the Prime Meridian?

Back

International Date Line

Answer explanation

The International Date Line is located at 180 degrees longitude, directly opposite the Prime Meridian at 0 degrees. It serves as the line where the date changes, making it the correct answer.