Questions and Answers
What is Property 1?
What does Property 2 state?
All meridians converge at the poles and are 'true' north/south lines.
Property 3 indicates that all lines of latitude are parallel to the equator.
True
What is stated in Property 4?
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Property 5 indicates that meridians and parallels intersect at right angles.
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What is explained by Property 6?
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Study Notes
Properties of the Global Grid
- All meridians are of equal length, ensuring uniformity across the globe.
- Meridians converge at the poles, serving as "true" north-south lines, distinct from magnetic north-south lines.
- Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator, maintaining consistent spacing between each other.
- The lengths of parallels decrease as they get closer to the poles, illustrating the globe's curvature.
- Meridians and parallels intersect at right angles (90 degrees), creating a grid-like structure on the Earth's surface.
- The scale of measurement on the Earth's surface remains constant in every direction, providing uniformity in distance and area calculations.
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Description
This quiz explores the six fundamental properties of the global grid, which includes the orientation and characteristics of meridians and parallels. Each property is explained with concise definitions to enhance understanding of geographical coordinates.
