Exploring Longitude and Latitude

What is the main purpose of latitude and longitude?

• To measure temperature

• To locate places on Earth

• To measure altitude

• To determine time zones

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which line of latitude is located at 0 degrees?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a key component of a map?

• A legend

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A seismograph

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• It is the starting point for measuring longitude

• It is the hottest place on Earth

• It is the coldest place on Earth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the relationship between the Equator and climate?

• The Equator generally has a colder climate

• The Equator generally has a warmer climate

• The Equator has no effect on climate

• The Equator generally has a moderate climate

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How do cartographers use geographic coordinates in map-making?

• To measure the depth of oceans

• To create accurate representations of locations

• To predict weather patterns

• To track animal migrations

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the concept of time zones is related to longitude.

• Time zones are based on lines of latitude

• Time zones are based on lines of longitude

• Time zones are random and not related to geographic coordinates

• Time zones are based on the Equator

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of latitude on the climate of a region.

• Latitude has no impact on climate

• Regions at higher latitudes tend to be warmer

• Regions at lower latitudes tend to be colder

• Regions at higher latitudes tend to be colder

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the role of cartography in understanding geographic coordinates.

• Cartography is unrelated to geographic coordinates

• Cartography helps in creating maps that accurately represent geographic coordinates

• Cartography is only about drawing pictures

• Cartography is only used for artistic purposes

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following best describes the term "cartography"?

• The study of weather patterns

• The science of map-making

• The study of animal behavior

• The science of oceanography

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DOK Level 1: Recall