New York Science Grade 7

Section 2: Viewpoints

Section Quizzes - English

1
The __________ separates Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
A)International Date Line
B)equator
C)prime meridian
D)<cast>(Q5053h)180[degre symbol] 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)<cast>(Q5054h)180[degree symbol] 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)<cast>(Q50516F)40[degree symbol] S, 90 [degree symbol] W
B)<cast>(Q50516G)40 [degree symbol]N, 90 [degree symbol]E
C)<cast>(Q50516E)40[degree symbol] N, 90[degree symbol] W
D)<cast>(Q50516H)40[degree symbol] S, 90[degree symbol] E
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