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What latitude line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?
What latitude line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?
What are the latitudes classified as LOW?
What are the latitudes classified as LOW?
Which of the following statements about latitude lines is accurate?
Which of the following statements about latitude lines is accurate?
What is the location of the Tropic of Capricorn?
What is the location of the Tropic of Capricorn?
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At which latitudes would you primarily find cold climates year-round?
At which latitudes would you primarily find cold climates year-round?
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Study Notes
Latitude and Longitude Basics
- Latitude lines run horizontally, known as parallels; zero degrees is the Equator.
- North Pole is at 90° north latitude; South Pole is at 90° south latitude.
- Longitude lines run vertically, known as meridians; zero degrees is the Prime Meridian.
- The International Dateline is located at 180° E and 180° W, where longitude lines meet.
Equator and Prime Meridian
- The Equator (0° Latitude) divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The Prime Meridian (0° Longitude) separates the Earth into Western and Eastern Hemispheres.
Latitude Zones
- Low Latitudes (0° to 30°): Characterized by warm climates year-round; includes regions in the Southern Hemisphere between 0° and 30° S.
- Mid Latitudes (30° to 60°): Experience both warm and cold temperatures throughout the year; Southern Hemisphere regions include 30° to 60° S.
- High Latitudes (60° to 90°): Primarily cold climates year-round; encompasses areas in the Southern Hemisphere from 60° to 90° S.
Tropic Lines
- Tropic of Cancer is positioned at 25.5° N latitude.
- Tropic of Capricorn is positioned at 25.5° S latitude.
- Regions between the Tropic lines receive direct sunlight all year, resulting in warm climates.
Key Distinctions
- Lines of latitude never touch each other.
- Lines of longitude converge at the poles, meaning they meet and intersect there.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of latitude and longitude, including key concepts like the Equator, Prime Meridian, and the poles. Test your knowledge on how these lines divide the Earth into hemispheres and help in navigation. Perfect for students studying world geography.
