Question

identifying hemispheres
refer to a copy of map i and complete the following activity.

1. the continents located totally west of the prime meridian are:

(a) north america and south america.
(b) north america and asia.
(c) south america and australia.
(d) africa and asia.

1. the continents located totally east of the prime meridian are:

(a) north america and south america.
(b) north america and asia.
(c) asia and australia.
(d) africa and asia.

1. the continents located both east and west of the prime meridian are:

(a) north america and south america.
(b) north america and asia.
(c) south america and australia.
(d) africa and europe.

1. the continents located totally north of the equator are:

(a) north america and africa.
(b) north america and europe.
(c) asia and africa.
(d) europe and australia.

1. the continents located totally south of the equator are:

(a) south america and africa.
(b) africa and australia.
(c) australia and antarctica.
(d) south america and asia.

Explanation:

1. North America and South America are located totally west of the Prime Meridian.
2. Asia and Australia are located totally east of the Prime Meridian.
3. Africa and Europe are located both east and west of the Prime Meridian.
4. North America and Europe are located totally north of the equator.
5. Australia and Antarctica are located totally south of the equator.

Answer:

1. A. North America and South America
2. C. Asia and Australia
3. D. Africa and Europe
4. B. North America and Europe
5. C. Australia and Antarctica