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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Date Line located?

<p>Pacific Ocean (B)</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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