Understanding Latitude and Longitude

What is the line called that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Which climate zone is known for having all four seasons?

• Equatorial Zone

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

How many minutes difference does each degree of longitude represent?

• Six minutes

• Four minutes

• Two minutes

• Eight minutes

If the coordinates of a place are 20 degrees latitude and 78 degrees longitude, which country is this location in?

• Brazil

• India

• Egypt

• Australia

How many longitudes are there around the Earth?

• 90

• 360

• 180

• 118