Let's solve each question step by step using the map and basic geography knowledge.
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Question 1:
An imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude is called the
Options:
a. Prime Meridian
b. International Date Line
c. Arctic Circle
d. Equator
✔ Correct Answer: d. Equator
Explanation:
The
Equator is the imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth at
0 degrees latitude. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The
Prime Meridian is at 0 degrees longitude (not latitude).
- The
International Date Line is near 180° longitude.
- The
Arctic Circle is at about 66.5°N latitude.
So, the correct answer is
d. Equator.
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Question 2:
Longitude starts at an imaginary line running through Greenwich, England. What is the name of this imaginary line?
Options:
a. Prime Meridian
b. Arctic Circle
c. Equator
d. North Pole
✔ Correct Answer: a. Prime Meridian
Explanation:
The
Prime Meridian is the line of
0 degrees longitude that passes through
Greenwich, England. It serves as the reference point for measuring east and west longitudes.
- The
Equator is 0° latitude.
- The
Arctic Circle and
North Pole are not lines used to measure longitude.
So, the correct answer is
a. Prime Meridian.
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Question 3:
Freddy is standing at 41 degrees North Latitude. Suzanne is at 12 degrees North Latitude. Which one is closer to the Equator?
Options:
a. Freddy
b. Suzanne
c. They are at the same distance from the equator.
✔ Correct Answer: b. Suzanne
Explanation:
The
Equator is at
0° latitude. The closer a location is to 0°, the closer it is to the Equator.
- Freddy is at
41°N → 41 degrees away from the Equator.
- Suzanne is at
12°N → only 12 degrees away from the Equator.
Since
12 < 41, Suzanne is much closer to the Equator.
So, the correct answer is
b. Suzanne.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
d. Equator
2.
a. Prime Meridian
3.
b. Suzanne
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet for 5th grade.