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Latitude is measured in degrees, hours, and minutes.
Latitude is measured in degrees, hours, and minutes.
False (B)
The greatest possible latitude is 90° N and 90° S.
The greatest possible latitude is 90° N and 90° S.
True (A)
The equator divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
The equator divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
False (B)
The prime meridian passes through Paris, France.
The prime meridian passes through Paris, France.
The antemeridian is located at 90º longitude.
The antemeridian is located at 90º longitude.
Lines of longitude are also known as parallels of latitude.
Lines of longitude are also known as parallels of latitude.
The Philippines is located in the northern hemisphere.
The Philippines is located in the northern hemisphere.
The Philippines is surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean to the west.
The Philippines is surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean to the west.
The latitude position of the Philippines near the Equator does not affect its climate.
The latitude position of the Philippines near the Equator does not affect its climate.
The Philippines experiences a shortage of water due to its latitude position.
The Philippines experiences a shortage of water due to its latitude position.
The energy resources available in the Philippines do not include renewable sources.
The energy resources available in the Philippines do not include renewable sources.
Illegal mining and overfishing are sustainable practices in the Philippines.
Illegal mining and overfishing are sustainable practices in the Philippines.
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