Time: 1 hour
M.M: 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1: What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? (1 Mark)
Q2: Which of the following is the correct description of latitude? (1 Mark)
(i) Distance measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.
(ii) Distance measured in degrees north or south of the Equator.
(iii) Imaginary line that circles the Earth from pole to pole.
(iv) None of these.
Q3: Fill in the blank: The _____ is the 0-degree longitude line that passes through Greenwich, England. (1 Mark)
Q4: Which tool helps in locating places on the Earth using latitude and longitude? (1 Mark)
(i) Map
(ii) Globe
(iii) GPS
(iv) Compass
Q5: The North Pole is at how many degrees latitude? (1 Mark)
Q6: Explain what longitudes are and how they are used to determine time.(2 Marks)
Q7: What are the different kinds of maps? Describe each briefly. (2 Marks)
Q8: Define the term 'grid' as used in locating places on the Earth.(2 Marks)
Q9: Describe the importance of latitude and longitude in navigation and map-making. (3 Marks)
Q10: How does the Prime Meridian help in time calculation? (3 Marks)
Q11: Why is there a time difference between India and London, and why is it 5:30 pm in India when it is 12 pm (noon) in London? (3 Marks)
Q12: Explain the important components of maps.(5 Marks)
Q13: State the main differences between latitude and longitude. (5 Marks)
You can find the solutions of this Unit Test here: Unit Test (Solution): Locating Places on the Earth
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