Latitude & Longitude
Lines Moving east to west is called?
Latitude
The Equator divides the world into which two hemispheres?
Northern and Southern
What tool on a map shows directions like N, S, E, and W?
Compass Rose
The Earth rotates ______ degrees in 24 hours.
360°
Canada has how many main time zones?
6
Lines Moving North to South is called?
Longitude
The Prime Meridian divides the world into which two hemispheres?
Eastern and Western
What explains the meaning of symbols on a map?
Map Legend
How many degrees does the Earth rotate every hour?
15° per hour
Vancouver is in what time zone?
Pacific Time Zone
What is the 0° line of latitude called?
Equator
Which hemisphere contains most of Africa?
Eastern Hemisphere
China is ______ of the Prime Meridian.
East
The 0° Meridian in Greenwich, England is called what?
Prime Meridian
Edmonton is in what time zone?
Mountain Time Zone
What is the 0° line of longitude called?
The Prime Meridian
If you travel east across the International Date Line, do you ___________ a day
You lose one day
Winnipeg is ______ of the Prime Meridian.
West
What line is located at 180° longitude where you gain or lose a day?
International Date Line
Halifax is in what time zone?
Atlantic Time Zone
What line of longitude is opposite the Prime Meridian at about 180°?
The International Date Line
Which hemisphere contains more land — Northern or Southern?
The Northern Hemisphere
India is ______ of the Equator.
North
How many main time zones are there in the world?
24
If it is 330am in Manitoba, what time is it in St. John's?
6am