Equator Facts
What is the latitude of the Equator?
0°
What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
0°
What city is at 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W?
New York City, New York
Which direction do lines of latitude run?
East - West
Name one country the Equator passes through (8 options you may know)
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, Somalia, Uganda
Which country does the Prime Meridian pass through? (4 options you may know)
France, Ghana, Spain, United Kingdom
What city is at 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E?
Paris, France
Which lines measure distance North and South of the Equator?
Latitude Lines
Is the Equator closer to the North Pole or South Pole?
It's equal to both
What is the opposite of the Prime Meridian called?
The 180th meridian, or the International Date Line
What city is at 35.6895° N, 139.6917° E?
Tokyo, Japan
What tool helps you find coordinates on a map?
Grid or coordinate system