Exploring Longitude and Latitude

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The Prime Meridian is the meridian at 0 degrees longitude.

• The Prime Meridian is located at 90 degrees longitude.

• The Prime Meridian is a line of latitude.

• The Prime Meridian is the equator line.

Where does the Equator lie in relation to the Earth?

• The Equator runs vertically from pole to pole.

• The Equator lies at 0 degrees latitude, encircling the Earth horizontally.

• The Equator is located at 90 degrees latitude.

• The Equator is a line of longitude that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in navigation?

• It divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

• The Prime Meridian is significant in navigation as it serves as the reference line for measuring longitude, enabling accurate positioning and mapping.

• It is the starting point for measuring altitude.

• It marks the equator for latitude measurements.

How many degrees of longitude are there in total?

• 360

• 270

• 90

• 180

What is the latitude of the Equator?

• 90 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 10 degrees

Which hemisphere is the Prime Meridian located in?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• Southern Hemisphere

• Only in the Western Hemisphere

What are the coordinates of a location on the Equator?

• (0, longitude) where longitude can be any value from -180 to 180.

• (0, 90)

• (0, -200)

• (45, 0)

How does latitude affect climate?

• Latitude determines the amount of rainfall in a region.

• Latitude has no effect on climate.

• Latitude only affects humidity levels.

• Latitude affects climate by influencing temperature and seasonal variations.

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude is north-south positioning; longitude is east-west positioning.

• Latitude is measured in kilometers; longitude is measured in miles.

• Latitude measures time zones; longitude measures distances.

• Latitude indicates elevation; longitude indicates depth.

Why is the Equator important for geography?

• The Equator is the longest river in the world.

• The Equator is a line of longitude that runs vertically.

• The Equator is the primary reference line for latitude, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The Equator is where the Earth's magnetic field is strongest.