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True or false: Latitude is a measurement of the angular distance from the equator?
True or false: Latitude is a measurement of the angular distance from the equator?
True
True or false: Longitude is a measurement of the angular distance from the prime meridian?
True or false: Longitude is a measurement of the angular distance from the prime meridian?
True
True or false: The equator is an imaginary circle on the earth's surface that is equidistant from the magnetic poles?
True or false: The equator is an imaginary circle on the earth's surface that is equidistant from the magnetic poles?
False
True or false: A meridian is an imaginary circle on the earth's surface that passes through the magnetic poles?
True or false: A meridian is an imaginary circle on the earth's surface that passes through the magnetic poles?
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True or false: A globe is a flat representation of the earth's surface?
True or false: A globe is a flat representation of the earth's surface?
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Study Notes
Geographic Measurements
- Latitude measures angular distance north or south from the equator, with the equator at 0° latitude.
- Longitude measures angular distance east or west from the prime meridian, which is defined at 0° longitude.
Earth’s Imaginary Lines
- The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, not related to magnetic poles.
- Meridians are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, representing lines of constant longitude.
Globes vs. Maps
- A globe is a three-dimensional, spherical representation of the Earth, contrasting with flat maps that distort geographical proportions.
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Description
Test your knowledge of geography terms with this quiz! Match the definition to the correct spelling word, including terms like latitude, equator, hemisphere, and more. Challenge yourself and see how many you can get right!
