Let's solve the given questions step by step and explain the reasoning behind each answer.
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Question 1: The _______ meet at the poles.
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Options:
a. Longitudes
b. Latitudes
Explanation:
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Longitudes are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They converge (meet) at both the North Pole and the South Pole.
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Latitudes, on the other hand, are imaginary horizontal lines that run parallel to the equator. They do not meet at the poles; instead, they remain parallel to each other.
Correct Answer:
a. Longitudes
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Question 2: Latitudes extend from _______.
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Options:
a. North to South
b. East to West
Explanation:
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Latitudes are horizontal lines that run parallel to the equator. They extend from the North Pole to the South Pole, forming concentric circles around the Earth. This means they extend from
North to South.
Correct Answer:
a. North to South
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Question 3: Longitudes extend from _______.
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Options:
a. North to South
b. East to West
Explanation:
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Longitudes are vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They do not extend from East to West but rather connect the two poles. Therefore, they extend from
North to South.
Correct Answer:
a. North to South
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Question 4: Full form of GMT _______.
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Options:
a. Greenwich Mean Time
b. Greenwich Main Time
Explanation:
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GMT stands for
Greenwich Mean Time. It is a standard time based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), which passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. The term "Main" is incorrect in this context.
Correct Answer:
a. Greenwich Mean Time
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Question 5: There are _______ latitudes.
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Options:
a. 181
b. 180
Explanation:
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180 latitudes in total, ranging from
90° North (N) at the North Pole to
90° South (S) at the South Pole. However, including the
Equator (0° latitude), the total number of distinct latitude lines is
181.
Correct Answer:
a. 181
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Final Answers:
1. a. Longitudes
2. a. North to South
3. a. North to South
4. a. Greenwich Mean Time
5. a. 181
Boxed Final Answer:
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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.