Questions and Answers
What is the distance in miles between each degree of latitude?
Which line of latitude is known as the Northern limit of the Tropic Zone?
What do latitude lines measure?
Which statement about longitude is true?
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How many time zones does the Earth have?
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At what degree does the Tropic of Capricorn lie?
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Which climate zone is characterized by extreme cold?
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Which of the following represents a consequence of longitude differences?
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Latitude lines run ______ and measure distance from the equator.
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The Prime Meridian (0°) runs through ______, England.
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Each time zone represents a ______ longitudinal segment.
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The distance between each degree of latitude is approximately ______ miles.
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The ______ Zone is known as the hottest climate zone.
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Longitude lines are also known as ______.
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The Arctic Circle is located at ______° North.
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The ______ Zone experiences a moderate climate and includes countries like India and Japan.
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Study Notes
Earth’s Structure and Orientation
- Earth has a spherical shape, slightly flattened at the poles, resembling an orange.
- Latitude and longitude serve as invisible coordinates for pinpointing locations on the globe; latitudes are horizontal (East-West) and longitudes are vertical (North-South).
Latitudes
- Latitude lines, or parallels, measure distance from the equator, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.
- Each degree of latitude corresponds to an approximate distance of 69 miles.
- Significant latitudes include:
- Equator (0°): Divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- Tropic of Cancer: Marks the northernmost boundary of the Tropic Zone.
- Tropic of Capricorn: Defines the southernmost limit of the Tropic Zone.
- Arctic Circle (66.5° North) and Antarctic Circle (66.5° South): Indicate the edges of the polar zones.
Longitudes
- Longitude lines run from the North to the South Pole, measuring the distance from the prime meridian.
- Known as meridians, longitudes range from 0° at the prime meridian to 180° East and West.
- At the equator, the spacing between longitude lines is around 69 miles, decreasing to zero at the poles.
- The Prime Meridian (0°) runs through Greenwich, England, and is crucial for defining time zones and time calculations.
Time Zones and International Date Line
- The Earth is divided into 24 time zones, each covering a 15° segment of longitude.
- One degree of longitude equates to approximately 4 minutes of time difference.
- Events at Greenwich affect global time; for example, 11 AM in Greenwich corresponds to 4:30 PM in Kolkata, India.
Climate Zones
- Earth features three primary climate zones categorized by latitude:
- Tropic Zone: The hottest climate zone, encompassing nations like Colombia, Brazil, and Kenya.
- Temperate Zone: Characterized by moderate climates, includes countries such as India, Japan, and the USA.
- Polar Zone: The coldest climate zone, home to Norway, Iceland, and Finland, where penguins can be found.
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Test your knowledge on Earth's structure, including latitude and longitude. This quiz covers key concepts such as the measurements of distance from the equator and prime meridian, as well as significant latitudinal lines like the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of our planet's geography!
