imaginary Lines of the Earth Flashcards
To help my students memorize the basic concepts of the unit.
1
Q
Which TWO reference points are necessary to determine an exact location?
A
Longitude and latitude
2
Q
Zero degrees longitude?
A
Prime Meridian
3
Q
Zero degrees latitude?
A
Equator
4
Q
What is the name of the line at 0 degrees latitude?
A
Equator
5
Q
Semicircular vertical lines from the North Pole to the South Pole?
A
Meridians
6
Q
Circular horizontal lines around the Earth?
A
Parallels
7
Q
What do meridians measure?
A
Longitude
8
Q
What do parallels measure?
A
Latitude
9
Q
Lines of latitude are also called …
A
Parallels
10
Q
Lines of longitude are also called …
A
Meridians
