Understanding the Equator and GPS

What is the Equator?

• The Equator is a physical boundary separating countries.

• The Equator is a line of latitude at the North Pole.

• The Equator is a type of ocean current that flows around the Earth.

• The Equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the poles.

How does the Equator divide the Earth?

• The Equator divides the Earth into East and West Hemispheres.

• The Equator separates land and water on Earth.

• The Equator is a line that marks the highest point on Earth.

• The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What are lines of latitude and longitude used for?

• They are used for cooking and food preparation.

• They are used for creating art and design.

• They are used for navigation and mapping locations on Earth.

• They are used to measure temperature and humidity.

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning Service

• Global Positioning Satellite

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Positioning System

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does GPS determine location?

• GPS calculates location based on local cell towers.

• GPS uses Wi-Fi signals to determine location.

• GPS determines location using signals from satellites to triangulate position.

• GPS relies on user input for location accuracy.

What components make up the GPS system?

• Satellites, ground control stations, GPS receivers

• Satellites, mobile phones, internet routers

• GPS receivers, satellites, radio towers

• Ground control stations, drones, weather balloons

What is meant by absolute location?

• Absolute location is the distance from one place to another.

• Absolute location is the precise point where a place is located, defined by its geographic coordinates.

• Absolute location refers to the general area where a place is found.

• Absolute location is determined by the local time of a place.

How can latitude and longitude be used?

• Latitude and longitude are only relevant for astronomy.

• Latitude and longitude are used to measure temperature.

• Latitude and longitude can be used for navigation, mapping, and identifying specific geographic locations.

• Latitude and longitude can predict weather patterns.

What is the significance of the grid system on Earth?

• The grid system is used for agricultural planning.

• The grid system is significant for navigation, location identification, and mapping.

• The grid system helps in weather forecasting.

• The grid system is primarily for historical research.

Can you name a specific location using latitude and longitude?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• New York City