Questions and Answers
Which line serves as the reference point for measuring longitude?
What are the coordinates of the North Pole?
Which of the following tropics marks the northern limit of the tropics?
What is described as the imaginary line that demarcates the day from the night?
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The Equator divides the Earth into which two hemispheres?
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Study Notes
Absolute Location Using Maps
- Prime Meridian: The zero-degree longitude line, divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres; serves as the reference point for time zones.
- International Date Line: The line of longitude at approximately 180 degrees, where the date changes; an imaginary line that separates one calendar day from the next.
- Equator: An imaginary line at zero degrees latitude, it divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres; crucial for climate classification.
- North and South Poles: Points at 90 degrees latitude North and South, respectively; these extreme latitudes experience unique climate conditions and the phenomenon of polar night.
- Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn: Located at 23.5 degrees North and South, respectively; mark the boundaries of the tropical region, where sun can be directly overhead at noon during solstices.
- Arctic and Antarctic Circles: Latitude lines at 66.5 degrees North and South; define the polar regions where, during certain times of year, the sun does not set or rise for 24 hours.
Creation of Lines
- Likhang Guhit: Refers to the lines drawn on maps indicating latitudes and longitudes; essential for navigation and geographic orientation.
Climate and Weather of the Philippines
- The Philippines experiences a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and humidity.
- Divided into two main seasons: wet (rainy) and dry; influenced by the ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone) and monsoons.
- Average temperature ranges from 25°C to 32°C; significant rainfall typically occurs from June to November.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of absolute location using a map, focusing on key geographical lines such as the Prime Meridian, Equator, and the Tropics. Additionally, it covers the climate and weather patterns specific to the Philippines. Test your knowledge on these essential geographic elements!
