Problem Analysis:
The task involves understanding and labeling key features of a globe, specifically focusing on latitudes and longitudes. Let's break it down step by step:
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1) Latitudes are also known as _______ of the Earth.
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Solution: Latitudes are also known as
parallels of the Earth.
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Explanation: Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines that run parallel to the equator. They are used to measure positions north or south of the equator.
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2) Lines that run from north to south on earth are called Meridians of Longitude. It intersects at the North Pole and South Pole. Which diagram, A or B?
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Solution: The correct diagram is
Diagram B.
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Explanation:
- Diagram A shows lines running horizontally (latitudes).
- Diagram B shows lines running vertically (longitudes), which intersect at the North Pole and South Pole.
- Longitudes are also known as meridians of longitude, and they converge at the poles.
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3a) Label the main lines of latitude in the figure below:
The image shows a globe with labeled latitudes. We need to identify and label the following lines:
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90°N: North Pole
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66.5°N: Arctic Circle
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23.5°N: Tropic of Cancer
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0°: Equator
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23.5°S: Tropic of Capricorn
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66.5°S: Antarctic Circle
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90°S: South Pole
#### Labels for the blank boxes:
1.
90°N: North Pole
2.
66.5°N: Arctic Circle
3.
23.5°N: Tropic of Cancer
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0°: Equator
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23.5°S: Tropic of Capricorn
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66.5°S: Antarctic Circle
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90°S: South Pole
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3b) Complete the table below:
The table requires filling in the missing information about the main lines of latitude.
| MAIN LINE OF LATITUDE | Tropic of Cancer | Arctic Circle | Equator | Antarctic Circle |
|-----------------------|------------------|---------------|---------|-------------------|
| LATITUDE LOCATION | 23.5°N | 66.5°N | 0° | 66.5°S |
#### Explanation:
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Tropic of Cancer: Located at
23.5°N.
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Arctic Circle: Located at
66.5°N.
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Equator: Located at
0°.
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Antarctic Circle: Located at
66.5°S.
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Final Answer:
1. Latitudes are also known as
parallels of the Earth.
2. The correct diagram is
Diagram B.
3a) Labels for the main lines of latitude:
- Top to bottom: North Pole (90°N), Arctic Circle (66.5°N), Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), Equator (0°), Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), Antarctic Circle (66.5°S), South Pole (90°S).
3b) Completed table:
| MAIN LINE OF LATITUDE | Tropic of Cancer | Arctic Circle | Equator | Antarctic Circle |
|-----------------------|------------------|---------------|---------|-------------------|
| LATITUDE LOCATION | 23.5°N | 66.5°N | 0° | 66.5°S |
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1) Parallels, 2) Diagram B, 3a) Labels as described, 3b) Table as completed}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of globe worksheet.
