Map skills Flashcards
1
Q
What are lines of latitude also called?
A
Parallels
2
Q
What divides the world into the Eastern & Western Hemispheres?
A
Prime Meridian
3
Q
What divides the world into the Northern & Southern Hemispheres?
A
Equator
4
Q
What direction do lines of latitude run?
A
East & West
5
Q
What distances do lines of latitude measure?
A
North & South of the equator
6
Q
What direction do lines of longitude run?
A
North & South
7
Q
What distances do lines of longitude measure?
A
East and west of the prime meridian
8
Q
What is related to latitude?
A
Climate
9
Q
What is related to longitude?
A
Time
10
Q
What is located at 40 N, 74W
A
New York City
11
Q
What is located at 55N, 40E
A
Moscow
12
Q
What is located at 20N, 100W
A
Mexico City
13
Q
What is located at 60N, 148W
A
Anchorage
14
Q
What are lines of longitude also called?
A
Meridians
