Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The __________ separates Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
A)International Date Line
B)equator
C)prime meridian
D)180º meridian
2.
__________ is the distance north or south of the equator.
A)Longitude
B)Latitude
C)Meridian
D)Contour
3.
The __________ runs through Greenwich, England.
A)equator
B)International Date Line
C)prime meridian
D)180º meridian
4.
Time is measured by tracking Earth's movement in relation to __________.
A)the Moon
B)the Sun
C)Mars
D)the horizon
5.
Earth is divided into __________ time zones.
A)15
B)24
C)60
D)12
6.
Which state experiences dawn first?
A)New York
B)Iowa
C)Montana
D)Hawaii
7.
The equator is at __________ latitude.
A)45 degrees
B)90 degrees
C)180 degrees
D)zero degrees
8.
Which of the following coordinates would indicate a position in the United States?
A)40º S, 90º W
B)40º N, 90º E
C)40º N, 90º W
D)40º S, 90º E
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