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- 1. Multiple Choice
When the earth is divided into two equal halves, each half is called a hemisphere.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
The line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres is the
equator
prime meridian
north-south line
- 3. Multiple Choice
The line that separates the western and eastern hemispheres is the
equator
prime meridian
east-west line
- 4. Multiple Choice
Lines of latitude are parallel.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
Parallel lines that measure the distance north or south of the equator are called lines of
latitude
longitude
- 6. Multiple Choice
Imaginary half-circles that measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian are called lines of
latitude
longitude
- 7. Multiple Choice
Together, lines of latitude and longitude form a grid on Earth's surface.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
The points where a line of latitude and a line of longitude meet are called
equator
grid
coordinates
western
- 9. Multiple Choice
The correct way to write a coordinate is to give the longitude (distance east or west from prime meridian), then write the latitude (distance north or south from equator) of the location.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Using lines of latitude and longitude makes locating places on a globe or map more difficult.
True
False
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