Lat. & Long. Lines and Hemisphere Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the grasshopper escapement?
A
John Harrison
2
Q
Why did John Harrison make the grasshopper escapement?
A
To accurately measure time on a rolling ship without the moisture or movement of the ocean affect the measurement
3
Q
Which direction does the latitude run?
A
East to West
4
Q
Which direction does the longitude run?
A
North to South
5
Q
What is Longitude lines also called?
A
Meridians
6
Q
What is Latitude lines also called?
A
Parallels
7
Q
What is the invisible line at 0 degrees longitude?
A
Equator
8
Q
What is the invisible line at 0 degrees latitude?
A
Prime Meridian?
9
Q
What hemisphere is North America and South America continent found in?
A
Western Hemisphere
10
Q
What hemisphere is Asia, Australia, and most of Europe found in?
A
Eastern Hemisphere
