Hemispheres
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Which lines measure the distance in degrees north or south of the equator?

  • Lines of parallel
  • Lines of meridians
  • Lines of longitude
  • Lines of latitude (correct)

    • What is the reference point for measuring latitude?

  • Prime Meridian
  • North Pole
  • South Pole
  • Equator (correct)

    • What is the reference point for measuring longitude?

  • South Pole
  • North Pole
  • Equator
  • Prime Meridian (correct)

    • How many degrees are there from the equator to the North Pole?

    <p>90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the International Date Line located?

    <p>Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are latitude lines used to measure?

    <p>The distance in degrees north or south of the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are longitude lines called?

    <p>Lines of longitude or meridians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Prime Meridian run through?

    <p>Greenwich in the UK.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the International Date Line?

    <p>A line located on the other side of the Prime Meridian in the Pacific Ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Glasgow's coordinates expressed?

    <p>55-52' N and 4-15' W (55 degrees, 52 minutes north of the equator and 4 degrees, 15 minutes west of the Prime Meridian).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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