Latitude and Longitude
Hemispheres
Compass Rose
100
Which way do lines of latitude run?
East-west and/or horizontally
100
What does the prefix “hemi” mean?
Half
100
What are the four main directions shown on a Compass Rose?
North, South, East, and West
200
Which way do lines of longitude run?
North-South and/or vertically
200
If you cut the earth in half on the equator, what two hemispheres would you have?
Northern Hemishere and Southern Hemisphere (or Northern and Southern)
200
In what direction will you travel if you walk north and then east?
northeast
300
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the earth in half at 0 degrees latitude?
The equator
300
If you cut the earth in half on the Prime Meridian, what two hemispheres would you have?
Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere (or Eastern and Western)
300
In what direction will you travel if you walk south and then west?
southwest
400
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the earth in half at 0 degrees longitude?
The Prime Meridian
400
In which two hemispheres is North America located?
Northern and Western
400
What is the furthest southern point on earth?
The South Pole
500
What famous point is found at 90 degrees N latitude, 0 degrees longitude?
The North Pole (Hi Santa!)
500
In which two hemispheres is Australia located?
Southern and Eastern
500
What ocean is located furthest north on earth? (spelling/capitalization counts!)
The Arctic Ocean
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