Latitude, Longitude, Timezones

2. Chapter: Views of Earth Table of Contents Section 3: Maps Section 1: Landforms Section 2: Viewpoints

13. Section Check 2 Question 1 The imaginary line representing 0º longitude is the ________. A. equator B. International Date Line C. prime meridian D. time zone transition line

14. Section Check 2 Answer The answer is C . This line was chosen by astronomers in 1884 .

15. Section Check 2 Question 2 What imaginary line separates Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres? A. equator B. International Date Line C. prime meridian D. time zone transition line

16. Section Check 2 Answer The answer is A. The equator is at 0º latitude, and the poles are each at 90º latitude.

17. Section Check 2 Question 3 What location is nearest to the transition line for calendar days? A. 0º latitude B. 0º longitude C. 180º latitude D. 180º meridian

18. Section Check 2 Answer The answer is D. The International Date Line is located near the 180º meridian.