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Daily Geo Wk2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| units of latitude or longitude | degrees |
| an imaginary line that "runs" around the center of the Earth at 0 degrees latitude | equator |
| Longitude lines on Earth that "run" between the North and South Poles are also called | meridians |
| the point on Earth located at 90 degrees north latitude, where the lines of longitude meet | North Pole |
| imaginary lines on Earth that "run" parallel to the equator | Latitude |
| an imaginary line that "runs" from the North pole to the South Pole of Earth at 0 degrees longitude | prime meridian |
| the point on Earth located at 90 degrees south latitude where the lines of longitude meet | South Pole |
| a place on the Earth's surface based on specific geographic coordinates, such as latitude and longitude | absolute location |
| locating a place "relative" to other landmarks. | relative location |
| imaginary lines on Earth that "run" between the North and South Poles | Longitude |