5th Grade Geography worksheets - Edform - Free Printable

Let's go through each question in your Geography Homework and solve them step by step with explanations.

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1. The end points of the earth are called _________.

Answer: B. Polar

✔ Explanation:
The Earth is roughly spherical, and its ends (top and bottom) are known as the North Pole and South Pole. These are referred to as polar points. So, the correct answer is Polar.

> ✘ A. Meridians – These are lines running from pole to pole (longitude lines).
> ✘ C. Equatorials – This refers to the equator or areas near it.
> ✘ D. Spheres – This is a shape, not a point.

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2. The network of parallels and meridians on the globe is called a _________.

Answer: B. Grids

✔ Explanation:
The grid system consists of parallels (latitude lines) and meridians (longitude lines) that help locate places on Earth. This grid helps us determine coordinates.

> ✘ A. Meridians – Only the longitude lines.
> ✘ C. Equatorials – Refers to the equator region.
> ✘ D. Spheres – Again, a shape, not a network.

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3. The imaginary lines running from east to west around the earth are called _________.

Answer: C. Latitudes

✔ Explanation:
Lines that run east-west are called latitudes or parallels. They measure distance north or south of the equator.

> ✘ A. Meridians – Run north-south, from pole to pole.
> ✘ B. Polar – Refers to the poles, not lines.
> ✘ D. Spheres – Not relevant here.

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4. The _________ passes through Greenwich.

Answer: A. Prime Meridian

✔ Explanation:
The Prime Meridian is the line of longitude at 0°, which passes through Greenwich, England. It is used as the reference point for measuring time zones and longitudes.

> ✘ B. Polar – Not a line passing through Greenwich.
> ✘ C. Tropic of Cancer – Located at 23.5°N, not through Greenwich.
> ✘ D. Equator – Runs through the middle of the Earth, not through Greenwich.

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5. The portion of the earth lying above the equator is called the _________.

Answer: A. Northern Hemisphere

✔ Explanation:
The equator divides the Earth into two halves:
- Northern Hemisphere (above the equator)
- Southern Hemisphere (below the equator)

So, "above the equator" means Northern Hemisphere.

> ✘ B. Southern Hemisphere – That’s below the equator.
> ✘ C. Equatorials – Not a term for a hemisphere.
> ✘ D. Spheres – General term, not specific.

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6. To locate a place on the earth, we must know its _________ and _________.

Answer: D. Longitudes and Latitudes

✔ Explanation:
To pinpoint any location on Earth, you need both:
- Latitude (how far north or south)
- Longitude (how far east or west)

Together, they form a coordinate system.

> ✘ A. Diagonals – Not a geographical term for location.
> ✘ B. Parallels – Only latitudes (east-west lines).
> ✘ C. Latitudes – Only half the information.

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7. Meridians are also known as _________.

Answer: D. Longitudes

✔ Explanation:
Meridians are another name for lines of longitude. They run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure east-west position.

> ✘ A. Meridians – This is just the same word; not an alternative.
> ✘ B. Polar – Refers to poles.
> ✘ C. Equatorials – Related to the equator.

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8. The maximum distance between two meridians is at the _________.

Answer: B. 180°C

✘ Wait — this seems incorrect! Let’s analyze carefully.

Actually, temperature (°C) is not relevant here. The question likely has a typo. It should be asking about distance in terms of degrees, not temperature.

But looking at the options:

> A. 90°C
> B. 180°C
> C. 1°C
> D. 10°C

These are all temperatures — but the maximum distance between two meridians is measured in kilometers, and varies depending on latitude.

However, the maximum distance between two meridians occurs at the equator, where they are farthest apart.

At the equator, the distance between two adjacent meridians (1° apart) is about 111 km.

But the maximum angular distance between two meridians is 180 degrees — i.e., from one side of the globe to the other.

So if the question is asking: *"The maximum angular distance between two meridians is..."*, then the answer is 180°.

But the options say "180°C", which is a mistake.

Possibility: The °C might be a typo, and it should be ° (degrees).

So, assuming it's "180°", then:

Answer: B. 180°C → likely meant 180°

✔ Correct Answer: B. 180°C (assuming typo, intended as 180°)

> Explanation: The maximum angular distance between two meridians is 180°, which is halfway around the globe. For example, the Prime Meridian (0°) and the International Date Line (180°) are the farthest apart.

> ✘ A. 90° – That’s a quarter of the way around.
> ✘ C. 1° – Very small.
> ✘ D. 10° – Still small.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | B. Polar |
| 2 | B. Grids |
| 3 | C. Latitudes |
| 4 | A. Prime Meridian |
| 5 | A. Northern Hemisphere |
| 6 | D. Longitudes and Latitudes |
| 7 | D. Longitudes |
| 8 | B. 180°C *(likely typo; meant 180°)* |

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