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A hemisphere is the intersection of the Earth's surface with a meridian.
False
Latitude lines are used to measure distance east or west of the prime meridian.
False
Longitude lines are parallel to the equator.
True
A conical projection is used to map large areas, such as continents.
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Cylindrical projections are used to map small areas, such as cities.
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Study Notes
Earth's Globe Grid System
- The Earth's globe grid system is divided into hemispheres (northern, southern, eastern, and western)
- Latitude lines (also known as parallels) are imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, measuring distance north or south of the equator
- Longitude lines (also known as meridians) are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian
- The equator is an imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the northern and southern hemispheres
- The prime meridian is an imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England, and is used as the reference point for measuring longitude
Map Projections
- Cylindrical projections are a type of map projection that presents the curved surface of the Earth as a 2D grid
- Conical projections are a type of map projection that presents the curved surface of the Earth as a cone-shaped grid
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Test your understanding of the Earth's grid system, including hemispheres, longitude and latitude lines, and the equator. Also, learn about cylindrical and conical projections in map-making.
