Geography: Latitude and Longitude
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Which of the following are examples of latitude? (Select all that apply)

  • Prime Meridian
  • Tropic of Cancer (correct)
  • Tropic of Capricorn (correct)
  • Equator (correct)
  • Which of the following are non-examples of latitude? (Select all that apply)

  • Prime Meridian (correct)
  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Equator
  • Greenwich Meridian (correct)
  • Which of the following are characteristics of latitude? (Select all that apply)

  • Lines that are vertical
  • Measures north or south of the equator (correct)
  • Range is 0 degrees-90 degrees (correct)
  • Measures east or west
  • What is the definition of latitude?

    <p>Horizontal lines that measure north or south of the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of longitude?

    <p>Vertical lines that measure east or west of the Prime Meridian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are examples of longitude? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Prime Meridian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are non-examples of longitude? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Tropic of Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are characteristics of longitude? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Measures east or west from the Prime Meridian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Latitude

    • Examples include the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn.
    • Characteristics are horizontal lines measuring north or south of the Equator.
    • Measurement range is from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.
    • Latitude helps determine a location's position on Earth.

    Longitude

    • Examples include the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Meridian, and International Date Line.
    • Defined as vertical lines measuring east or west of the Prime Meridian.
    • All lines of longitude are classified as great circles.
    • Measurement extends from pole to pole, ranging from 0 degrees to 180 degrees.
    • Longitude is also essential for pinpointing locations on Earth.

    Distinctions

    • Latitude measures horizontally, while longitude measures vertically.
    • Non-examples of latitude include the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Meridian, International Date Line, and longitude itself.
    • Non-examples of longitude include the Equator, latitude, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn.

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    Test your knowledge of latitude and longitude, essential concepts in geography. This quiz covers their definitions, examples, characteristics, and distinctions. Discover how these measurements help determine locations on Earth.

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