Latitude and Longitude
Explore the concepts of latitude and longitude with this Grade 8 social studies worksheet, featuring questions on coordinate identification and global positioning.
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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map for reference where necessary.
Reference the map below to answer the following questions.
1. What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
2. Lines of longitude are also known as:
Parallels
Graticules
Meridians
Latitudes
3. The is the starting point for measuring longitude, designated as 0 degrees.
4. Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of the .
5. The Earth is divided into time zones, each approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide.
6. All lines of longitude are equal in length.
True
False
7. The Tropic of Capricorn is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
False
8. Explain how latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint a specific location on Earth.
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