Georgia Location Practice Flashcard

Front

What are the two main ways the Earth can be divided into equal parts?

Back

By dividing it at the equator and by dividing it at the prime meridian

Front

What is the term used for each half when the Earth is divided into two equal parts?

Back

Hemispheres

Front

If you divide the Earth at the equator, what are the two resulting hemispheres called?

Back

Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere

Front

If a student is asked to divide the Earth into a right half and a left half, which imaginary line should they use?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

If the Earth is divided at the equator, what is the area above the equator called?

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

If the Earth is divided at the equator, what is the area below the equator called?

Back

Southern Hemisphere

Front

If the Earth is divided at the Prime Meridian, what is the area to the right of the Prime Meridian called?

Back

Eastern Hemisphere

Front

If the Earth is divided at the Prime Meridian, what is the area to the left of the Prime Meridian called?

Back

Western Hemisphere

Front

Is there such a thing as the Northwestern Hemisphere?

Back

No, there is no such thing as the Northwestern Hemisphere.

Front

In which hemisphere is Georgia located because it is north of the Equator?

Back

Northern Hemisphere