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Which of the following are examples of latitude? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are non-examples of latitude? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are characteristics of latitude? (Select all that apply)
What is the definition of latitude?
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What is the definition of longitude?
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Which of the following are examples of longitude? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are non-examples of longitude? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are characteristics of longitude? (Select all that apply)
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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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Description
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.
