Location Places on the earth

Which of the following is necessary for finding the exact location of a place on Earth?

1. Compass only
2. Latitude and longitude together
3. Directions only
4. Scale only

Which hemisphere lies north of the Equator?

1. Southern Hemisphere
2. Eastern Hemisphere
3. Northern Hemisphere
4. Western Hemisphere

What is the main advantage of using symbols on maps?

1. They make maps heavier.
2. They represent features clearly in limited space.
3. They increase the size of maps.
4. They change directions.

A globe is:

1. A flat map
2. A spherical model of the Earth
3. A weather instrument
4. A compass

Which two reference lines together help locate a place accurately?

1. Rivers and mountains
2. Latitudes and longitudes
3. Roads and railways
4. Oceans and deserts

The Prime Meridian is located at:

1. 90° Latitude
2. 0° Longitude
3. 180° Latitude
4. 45° Longitude

What are longitudes?

1. Lines running east-west
2. Lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole
3. Rivers on maps
4. Mountain ranges

What are latitudes?

1. Imaginary lines running east-west
2. Imaginary lines running north-south
3. Railway tracks
4. Ocean currents

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

1. Prime Meridian
2. Tropic of Cancer
3. Equator
4. Arctic Circle

What is a map?

1. A type of vehicle
2. A drawing representing the Earth's surface or a part of it
3. A weather report
4. A computer program

How many cardinal directions are there?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Eight

Which instrument is used to find directions?

1. Telescope
2. Compass
3. Microscope
4. Thermometer

Which direction does the Sun generally appear to rise?

1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West

What is the main purpose of directions?

1. To measure temperature
2. To locate places and find routes
3. To calculate time
4. To identify planets