18 Questions
What is the purpose of a grid on a map or globe?
To locate places on a map or globe with precision
How do meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude help in locating points on Earth?
By avoiding confusion in locating points
What are the lines drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole called?
Meridians of longitude
Why is it not possible to indicate the exact point for marking the grid on a spherical globe?
The globe lacks a precise starting point
What is the purpose of meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
To establish a network for locating any point on Earth with precision
Why are the meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude called imaginary reference lines?
Because they are not physical features but are used as points of reference
What is the significance of the Equator in relation to the Earth's grid?
It divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
What would be the consequence of not having a grid system with meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
Difficulty in locating specific points with precision
What is the definition of latitude?
The angular distance of a point north or south of the Equator measured in degrees.
If a point is located 30° to the south of the Equator, how would its latitude be expressed?
30°S
What are the imaginary lines that form a grid of reference lines for locating places on the Earth called?
Parallels and meridians
Why is it necessary to give the latitude and longitude values of a station to locate it precisely on the Earth?
To indicate the position of the station in relation to the Equator and Prime Meridian.
When giving the value of longitude, why should the letter E or W be added to indicate whether the station is in the Eastern or Western Hemisphere?
To show whether the station is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the name of the line that lies midway between the North Pole and the South Pole?
Equator
Which of the following lines indicates the angular distance north or south of the Equator?
Parallels
What do meridians and parallels intersect at on the Earth's surface?
Right angles
What is the position of Delhi indicated by 28°40'N and 77°14'E in terms of latitude and longitude?
28°40'N latitude, 77°14'E longitude
What is the network of parallels of latitudes and meridians of longitudes drawn on a globe or a map called?
Geographic Grid
Learn about the grid system used to locate places on a map or globe, and understand how lines of longitude and latitude are drawn to pinpoint specific locations on Earth. This quiz explores the concept of meridians of longitude, the Equator, and the North and South Poles.
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