10 Questions
What is the geodetic latitude of the North Pole?
90° North
What is the direction of all lines at the North Pole?
All directions point south
Which island is the nearest land to the North Pole?
Kaffeklubben Island
What is the site of the United States Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station?
The continent of Antarctica
What is the location of the South Pole?
On the opposite side of Earth from the North Pole
What is the basis for dividing the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres?
Lines of longitude
What is the purpose of using the 20 degree west line of longitude and the 160 degree east line of longitude to divide the Earth?
To keep Africa and Europe intact
What is the term used to describe the Eastern Hemisphere in the context of European colonization?
Old World
What is the Western Hemisphere not equivalent to?
Parts of Europe, North America, and other world regions
What is the significance of the Eastern and Western hemispheres in a historical context?
They became significant during European colonization of North America and South America
Test your knowledge about the geographical extremes of our planet. Learn about the characteristics that define the North Pole, its location, and its relationship with the South Pole. Get ready to navigate the frozen ends of the Earth!
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