Understanding Maps Quiz (Latitude)

What is the distance in degrees north and south of the equator called?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Prime meridian

What is the reference point for latitude?

• Equator

• North pole

• 90° latitude

• Prime meridian

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 45° N

• 180°

• 90° N

• 0°

What is the latitude of the South Pole?

• 0°

• 90° S

• 180°

• 45° S

What is the distance between each degree of latitude on Earth's surface?

• 111KM

• Both A and B

• None of the above

• 69 miles

Which point has the latitude of 46°00'N?

• D

• A

• B

• C

What is the latitude of point C?

• 46°01'N

• 108°46'N

• 45°59'N

• 108°43'N

Which two points have the same latitude of 108°45'N?

• A and D

• C and D

• B and C

• A and B

What is the name for lines on a map running parallel to the equator?

• Longitude

• Prime meridian

• Latitude

• Equator

What do lines of latitude measure distance from?

• Equator

• South pole

• Prime meridian

• North pole