10 Questions
Which lines extend from top to bottom of the Earth?
Longitude lines
Which line divides the Earth into Eastern hemisphere and Western hemisphere?
Prime meridian
Which line divides the Earth into Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere?
Equator line
What are the circles that extend from side to side of the Earth called?
Latitude lines
Which lines are parallel to the equator and perpendicular to the lines of longitude?
Latitude lines
True or false: Longitude lines extend from side to side of the Earth?
False
True or false: The Equator is an imaginary line of latitude?
True
True or false: The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line of longitude?
True
True or false: Latitude lines are also known as Meridians?
False
True or false: The International Data Line is an imaginary line of latitude?
False
Study Notes
Geographic Lines
- There are 360 imaginary lines that extend from top to bottom of the Earth, from the North to the South, known as Longitude Lines or Meridians.
- The Prime Meridian is the 0° point of Longitude, dividing the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.
- The 180° line of Longitude is the International Date Line.
Latitude Lines
- There are 180 imaginary circles that extend from side to side of the Earth, from East to West.
- The Equator is the 0° point of Latitude, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- Latitude lines north of the Equator are referred to as North Latitude.
- Latitude lines south of the Equator are referred to as South Latitude.
- Lines of Latitude are parallel to the Equator and perpendicular to the lines of Longitude.
Test your knowledge of geographic lines with this Grade 7 Social Studies quiz. Explore the concepts of longitude and latitude, including the prime meridian and international dateline. Challenge yourself to identify key features and understand how these imaginary lines help us navigate the world.
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