Locating Places on Earth — Important Questions
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
44 important questions from Locating Places on Earth for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies, with answers. Covers Latitudes, Longitudes and The Grid System.
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Important Questions from Locating Places on Earth
How many total latitudes are there on Earth?
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181
There are 181 latitudes: 90 in the Northern Hemisphere, 90 in the Southern Hemisphere, and the equator at 0°.
Which imaginary line runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?
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Longitude
Longitudes are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
What is the Prime Meridian also known as?
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Greenwich Meridian
The Prime Meridian is also known as the Greenwich Meridian because it passes through Greenwich, London.
What is the degree of the Prime Meridian?
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0°
The Prime Meridian is the 0° longitude line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
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