Absolute Location review

The earth can be divided into four halves known as _____.

• fractions

• semaphores

• moieties

• hemispheres

The 0 degree line of latitude is known as the _____.

• prime meridian

• hemisphere

• equator

• bisection

The imaginary lines that run parallel with the prime meridian are called ______.

• parallels

• lines of longitude

• lines of latitude

• meridians

What is another name for the prime meridian?

• Greenwich meridian

• Manchester meridian

• Heathrow meridian

• London meridian

What is the function of lines of latitude and lines of longitude?

• To help us study Earth over time.
• To allow us to find an exact location on Earth.
• To make things confusing.

Which imaginary lines run north and south?

• Longitude
• Latitude

Which imaginary lines are based on the equator?

• Longitude
• Latitude

When measuring the lines of longitude, always begin with the _______, which represents 0 degrees.

• South Pole
• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• Latitude

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

This location tells you EXACTLY where something is

• absolute location
• relative location