Mapping Our World

Liam and Charlotte are studying geography. They come across a question: What is the line of longitude that marks where each new day begins; located at 180° meridian?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

Answer explanation

The International Date Line is located at the 180° meridian and marks where each new day begins. It is not the Equator or the Prime Meridian, which serve different geographical purposes.

Benjamin and Charlotte are studying geography. They learned about the 0 degree line of longitude that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. What is it called?

• Prime Meridian

• meridian

• Equator

• parallel

Answer explanation

The 0 degree line of longitude that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is called the Prime Meridian. It is the reference point for measuring longitude, unlike the Equator, which measures latitude.

During a geography class, Luna asked, "Meridian" is another name for ___________.

• Lines of Latitude

• Lines of Longitude

Answer explanation

A 'meridian' refers specifically to lines of longitude, which run from the North Pole to the South Pole. In contrast, lines of latitude are known as parallels. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Lines of Longitude'.

Liam and Aria are studying geography. They learned that lines of latitude

• run east and west

• run north and south

• meet at the poles

• can only be found on half of the earth

Answer explanation

Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that run east and west around the Earth. They are parallel to the Equator and help in measuring distances north and south. Therefore, the correct answer is that they run east and west.

During a geography class, Kai asked, 'What is the bottom half of a globe called?'

• Southern Cross

• Southern Meridian

• Southern Hemisphere

• Southern Charm

Answer explanation

The bottom half of a globe is called the Southern Hemisphere, which includes all the land and water located south of the equator. The other options do not refer to this specific geographical division.

Mason and Ethan are discussing geography. Mason asks, 'The Northern and Southern hemispheres are divided by the'

• Equator.

• graticule.

• North and South Poles.

• Prime Meridian.

Answer explanation

The Northern and Southern hemispheres are divided by the Equator, which is an imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth, separating it into two equal halves.

Rohan and Priya are studying different types of map projections in their geography class. What type of projection is being shown?

• Conic Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Gnomonic Projection

Answer explanation

The Gnomonic Projection displays all great circles as straight lines, making it useful for navigation. Unlike the Mercator and Conic projections, it accurately represents the shortest path between points, confirming it as the correct choice.

During a geography class, Evelyn and Benjamin are discussing different types of map projections. What type of projection is being shown?

• Conic Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Gnomonic Projection

Answer explanation

The Conic Projection is used for mapping mid-latitude regions and is characterized by its cone shape. It preserves area and shape well for these regions, making it the correct choice in this context.

Grace and Mason are studying different types of map projections in their geography class. What type of projection is being shown?

• Conic Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Gnomonic Projection

Answer explanation

The Mercator Projection is a cylindrical map projection that preserves angles, making it useful for navigation. It distorts size, especially near the poles, but is widely recognized for its straight lines representing constant compass bearings.

Ethan and Avery are looking at a map. Which type of map scale is being shown?

• Graphic Scale

• Fractional Scale

• Verbal Scale

Answer explanation

A graphic scale, also known as a bar scale, visually represents distance on a map. It allows users to measure distances directly using the scale without needing to convert units, making it the correct choice here.