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Earth Science Review 1 Latitude Longitude

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Regents review of latitude, longitude, polaris, and time zones.

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1
Latitude lines can be described as...
Horizontal, parallel lines that are labeled East or West.
Horizontal, parallel lines that are labeled North or South.
Vertical, curved lines that are labeled North or South.
Vertical, curved lines that are labeled East or West.
2
What is the altitude of Polaris if you are at the North pole?
Impossible to know
42*
0*
90*
3
What are the coordinates for point L?
5*W, 30*E
30*N, 5*S
30*W, 5*S
5*S, 30*W
4
How many degrees does the Earth spin each hour?
15*
60*
360*
1*
5
If if is 12:00pm in Michigan (45*N, 90*W), what time is it in California (40* N, 120*W)?
9:00am
3:00pm
10:00am
2:00pm
6
How would you write 50.5 degrees north?
50*50' N
50.5* N
50* 30' N
50* 5' N
7
What are the coordinates of point H?
120*N, 60*E
120*W, 60*E
60*N, 120*W
60*N, 120*E
8
Using page 3 in your ESRT, find the coordinates of Rochester, NY.
43* 15' N, 77*40' W
44*10'N, 78*20'W
43*N, 78*W
77*40'N, 43*15' W
9
What would the altitude of Polaris be if you are in Rochester, NY?
43*15' degrees
77*40' degrees
42 degrees
78 degrees
10
Longitude lines can be described as...
Vertical, curved lines that are labeled East or West
Vertical, curved lines that are labeled North or South
Horizontal, parallel lines that are labeled North or South
Horizontal, Parallel lines that are labeled East or West