Meridians and Parallels Worksheet
Explore the concepts of meridians (lines of longitude) and parallels (lines of latitude) and their importance in geography for Grade 7 social studies.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of meridians and parallels to complete the worksheet.
1. What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Equator
International Date Line
Tropic of Cancer
2. What do lines of longitude measure?
Distance north or south of the Equator
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Elevation above sea level
The tilt of the Earth's axis
3. Lines of latitude are also known as .
4. The Prime Meridian passes through , England.
5. The imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole are called .
6. All parallels are the same length.
True
False
7. The International Date Line is located at 0 degrees longitude.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between parallels and meridians.
9. Observe the globe below. Imagine you are locating a city. Describe how you would use both parallels and meridians to pinpoint its exact location.
