Chapter 3 - Using Latitude and Longitude

Front

Choose the correct definition of absolute location.

Back

An exact point on Earth’s surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude.

Front

the imaginary line drawn around Earth at zero degrees longitude that divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres

Back

Prime Meridian

Answer explanation

Front

A pair of numbers and/or letters that use a grid to identify a specific location.

Back

Coordinates

Front

A measure of a location’s distance east or west of the prime meridian.

Back

Longitude

Front

Choose the correct definition of Equator.

Back

The imaginary line drawn around Earth at zero degrees latitude that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

Front

Choose the correct definition of latitude.

Back

A measure of a location's distance north or south of the Equator.