Latitude and Longitude

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When the earth is divided into two equal halves, each half is called a hemisphere.

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True

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The line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres is the

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equator

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The line that separates the western and eastern hemispheres is the

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prime meridian

Front

Lines of latitude are parallel.

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True

Front

Parallel lines that measure the distance north or south of the equator are called lines of

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latitude

Front

Imaginary half-circles that measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian are called lines of

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longitude

Front

Together, lines of latitude and longitude form a grid on Earth's surface.

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True

Front

The points where a line of latitude and a line of longitude meet are called

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coordinates

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The correct way to write a coordinate is to give the longitude (distance east or west from prime meridian), then write the latitude (distance north or south from equator) of the location.

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False

Front

Using lines of latitude and longitude makes locating places on a globe or map more difficult.

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False