Tak Sun Secondary School
F.1 Contemporary Studies
Problem set 3 for remedial class 10-11
Topic: Longitude and latitude
Suggested solution
A.
Data-based questions
(21 marks)
1.
Write down the names of the latitudes in Fig. 1:
(a)Arctic Circle
(b) Tropic of Cancer
(c) Equator
(d)Tropic of Capricorn
(e)Antarctic Circle
(5 marks)
2.
With reference to the map shown below, write down the names of the seven
continents (A to G), the four oceans (1 to 4), as well as the latitudes (i to v).
(16 marks)
1.
A. Asia; B. Europe; C. North America; D. South America; E. Africa; F. Australasia; G. Antarctica.
(7)
1. Atlantic Ocean; 2. Pacific Ocean; 3. Indian Ocean; 4. Arctic Ocean.
(4)
i. Arctic Circle; ii. Tropic of Cancer; iii. Equator; iv. Tropic of Capricorn; v.Antarctic Circle.
(5)
B.
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
Refer to the diagram below, line 1 is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Prime Meridian
Ans: C
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
According to the diagram above, line 2 is
23.5º N
23.5º S
66.5º N
66.5º S
Ans: A
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
According to the diagram above, line 3 is
23.5º N
23.5º S
66.5º N
66.5º S
Ans: B
4.
Which continent is cut by the Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, and Equator
at the same time?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
Ans: C
A.
B.
C.
D.
(5 marks)
5.
What is line A in the figure below?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
D.
Short Questions
Ans: B
(9 marks)
1. List five major lines of latitude.
1.
(5 marks)
They are Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle.
(5)
2. Define the meaning of longitudes and latitudes.
(4 marks)
Longitudes are imaginary vertical lines linking the north and south poles on
earth.
(2)
Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines round the earth.
(2)
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