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?

90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Date Line located?

Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What are latitude lines used to measure?

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

What are longitude lines called?

Lines of longitude or meridians. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Prime Meridian run through?

Greenwich in the UK. Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Date Line?

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

How are Glasgow's coordinates expressed?

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). Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

What is the reference point for measuring latitude?

What is the reference point for measuring longitude?

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

Where is the International Date Line located?

What are latitude lines used to measure?

What are longitude lines called?

Where does the Prime Meridian run through?

What is the International Date Line?

How are Glasgow's coordinates expressed?

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