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Parallels and Meridians

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of parallels and meridians, which are imaginary lines used to define locations on the Earth's surface.
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What is the primary purpose of parallels and meridians?

  1. To define locations on the Earth's surface

  2. To measure distances between places

  3. To determine the Earth's shape

  4. To create maps

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parallels and meridians are used to define the latitude and longitude of a location, which allows us to pinpoint its exact position on the globe.

What is the difference between a parallel and a meridian?

  1. Parallels run east-west, while meridians run north-south

  2. Parallels are imaginary lines, while meridians are real lines

  3. Parallels are used to measure latitude, while meridians are used to measure longitude

  4. Parallels are always parallel to each other, while meridians converge at the poles

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parallels are horizontal lines that run parallel to the equator, while meridians are vertical lines that run from pole to pole.

What is the name of the parallel that runs through the center of the Earth?

  1. Equator

  2. Tropic of Cancer

  3. Tropic of Capricorn

  4. Arctic Circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The equator is the parallel that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What is the name of the meridian that runs through Greenwich, England?

  1. Prime Meridian

  2. 180th Meridian

  3. International Date Line

  4. Greenwich Meridian

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prime Meridian is the meridian that defines the zero degree of longitude.

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

  1. 90° N

  2. 0°

  3. 90° S

  4. 180°

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The latitude of the North Pole is 90° N, which means it is located 90 degrees north of the equator.

What is the longitude of the South Pole?

  1. 90° N

  2. 0°

  3. 90° S

  4. 180°

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The longitude of the South Pole is 180°, which means it is located 180 degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.

What is the distance between the equator and the North Pole?

  1. 10,000 km

  2. 20,000 km

  3. 30,000 km

  4. 40,000 km

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The distance between the equator and the North Pole is approximately 10,000 kilometers.

What is the distance between the Prime Meridian and the 180th Meridian?

  1. 20,000 km

  2. 40,000 km

  3. 60,000 km

  4. 80,000 km

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The distance between the Prime Meridian and the 180th Meridian is approximately 20,000 kilometers.

What is the name of the parallel that runs 23.5° north of the equator?

  1. Tropic of Cancer

  2. Tropic of Capricorn

  3. Arctic Circle

  4. Antarctic Circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tropic of Cancer is the parallel that runs 23.5° north of the equator.

What is the name of the parallel that runs 23.5° south of the equator?

  1. Tropic of Cancer

  2. Tropic of Capricorn

  3. Arctic Circle

  4. Antarctic Circle

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tropic of Capricorn is the parallel that runs 23.5° south of the equator.

What is the name of the circle that runs 66.5° north of the equator?

  1. Tropic of Cancer

  2. Tropic of Capricorn

  3. Arctic Circle

  4. Antarctic Circle

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Arctic Circle is the circle that runs 66.5° north of the equator.

What is the name of the circle that runs 66.5° south of the equator?

  1. Tropic of Cancer

  2. Tropic of Capricorn

  3. Arctic Circle

  4. Antarctic Circle

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antarctic Circle is the circle that runs 66.5° south of the equator.

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

  1. Latitude measures east-west position, while longitude measures north-south position

  2. Latitude measures north-south position, while longitude measures east-west position

  3. Latitude is measured in degrees, while longitude is measured in radians

  4. Latitude is measured in radians, while longitude is measured in degrees

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

What is the International Date Line?

  1. A line that runs through the center of the Earth

  2. A line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

  3. A line that marks the boundary between day and night

  4. A line that runs 180° east or west of the Prime Meridian

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Date Line is a line that runs 180° east or west of the Prime Meridian. When crossing this line, the date changes by one day.

What is the relationship between parallels and meridians?

  1. Parallels and meridians intersect at right angles

  2. Parallels and meridians run parallel to each other

  3. Parallels and meridians converge at the poles

  4. Parallels and meridians diverge at the equator

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parallels and meridians intersect at right angles, forming a grid that covers the Earth's surface.

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