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The Line Trivia Quiz

Notable Demarcations, Latitudes, and Longitudes

From polar circles to political borders, these lines of cultural and geographical significance shape our world - some drift with the Earth's axis, some divide nations, some even decide time. Can you match the given lines with their correct descriptions?

A matching quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
422,522

Updated
Dec 29 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

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Questions		Choices
1. This line of latitude gets its name from a Greek word meaning "opposite the bear", and circles the southernmost continent, crossing icy seas such as the Weddell and Ross, and passing near Ad�lie Land and Wilkes Land.		The 17th parallel north
2. This line of latitude gets its name from a Greek word meaning "near the bear", and passes through countries such as Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, crossing the Barents Sea and traversing tundras like the Siberian.		The Greenwich Meridian
3. This line played a significant role in the history of a Southeast Asian nation, marking the border between two political entities until the country's reunification in 1976.		The Tropic of Cancer
4. A tiny South American nation is named after this line of latitude, which splits Earth into two hemispheres and marks the point where day and night are nearly equal year-round.		The 38th parallel north
5. Named after a village near London, this iconic line slices the globe from pole to pole, splitting east from west and marking zero degrees longitude, the reference for all global time zones.		The Antarctic Circle
6. This imaginary line roughly follows the 180� meridian but zigzags around islands like Fiji and Kiribati, changing the calendar day and creating one of Earth's quirkiest time zone boundaries.		The equator
7. This line separates the northern and southern nations of a divided peninsula and stands as one of the most heavily fortified borders in human history, serving as a stark reminder of decades of enduring tension.		The International Date Line
8. Named after a zodiac constellation, this line of latitude crosses 16 countries, passing through deserts like the Sahara, mountains such as the Atlas, and cities including Cairo, Mumbai, and Riyadh.		The Arctic Circle
9. Named after a zodiac constellation linked to a mythical sea-goat, this line of latitude crosses ten countries, traversing deserts like the Kalahari, mountains such as the Andes, and cities including S�o Paulo, Windhoek, and Perth.		The 49th parallel north
10. Stretching over 8,800 kilometers (5,500 miles) from the Atlantic to the Pacific, this line marks the world's longest international land border, separating two giant nations in North America.		The Tropic of Capricorn

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1. This line of latitude gets its name from a Greek word meaning "opposite the bear", and circles the southernmost continent, crossing icy seas such as the Weddell and Ross, and passing near Ad�lie Land and Wilkes Land.

2. This line of latitude gets its name from a Greek word meaning "near the bear", and passes through countries such as Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, crossing the Barents Sea and traversing tundras like the Siberian.

3. This line played a significant role in the history of a Southeast Asian nation, marking the border between two political entities until the country's reunification in 1976.

4. A tiny South American nation is named after this line of latitude, which splits Earth into two hemispheres and marks the point where day and night are nearly equal year-round.

5. Named after a village near London, this iconic line slices the globe from pole to pole, splitting east from west and marking zero degrees longitude, the reference for all global time zones.

6. This imaginary line roughly follows the 180� meridian but zigzags around islands like Fiji and Kiribati, changing the calendar day and creating one of Earth's quirkiest time zone boundaries.

7. This line separates the northern and southern nations of a divided peninsula and stands as one of the most heavily fortified borders in human history, serving as a stark reminder of decades of enduring tension.

8. Named after a zodiac constellation, this line of latitude crosses 16 countries, passing through deserts like the Sahara, mountains such as the Atlas, and cities including Cairo, Mumbai, and Riyadh.

9. Named after a zodiac constellation linked to a mythical sea-goat, this line of latitude crosses ten countries, traversing deserts like the Kalahari, mountains such as the Andes, and cities including S�o Paulo, Windhoek, and Perth.

10. Stretching over 8,800 kilometers (5,500 miles) from the Atlantic to the Pacific, this line marks the world's longest international land border, separating two giant nations in North America.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Antarctic Circle

The region surrounding the Antarctic Circle (66.5� S) is home to unique wildlife such as penguins, seals, and seabirds that thrive in extreme cold.

Scientific research stations from countries around the world are scattered along the line, where studies focus on climate, glaciology, and ecosystems in one of the most remote regions on Earth.

Answer: The Arctic Circle

The Arctic Circle (66.5� N) passes through diverse landscapes, from the frozen tundras of Siberia to the icy coastlines of Greenland.

Human settlements along the line, including indigenous communities in Canada, Norway, and Russia, have adapted to extreme seasonal light and harsh cold.

3. This line played a significant role in the history of a Southeast Asian nation, marking the border between two political entities until the country's reunification in 1976.

Answer: The 17th parallel north

The 17th parallel north marked the division between North and South Vietnam following the 1954 Geneva Accords. It served as a demilitarized zone during the Vietnam War (1955-1975).

In 1976, Vietnam was officially reunified, bringing an end to decades of division between North and South and establishing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

4. A tiny South American nation is named after this line of latitude, which splits Earth into two hemispheres and marks the point where day and night are nearly equal year-round.

Answer: The equator

Many of the world's rainforests, including the Amazon, lie along the equator (0� latitude), benefiting from consistent sunlight and rainfall.

The tiny South American nation of Ecuador is home to the famous Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo (The Monument to the Equator), which marks the equator; though it was later reported that the true equator is actually located 240 meters (790 feet) north of the monument.

Ecuador also boasts incredible biodiversity and is one of the few places where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere!

5. Named after a village near London, this iconic line slices the globe from pole to pole, splitting east from west and marking zero degrees longitude, the reference for all global time zones.

Answer: The Greenwich Meridian

The Prime Meridian is the zero-degree line of longitude used as the global reference for measuring east and west coordinates.

The Greenwich Meridian is the specific line that runs through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which was internationally adopted as the location of the Prime Meridian in 1884.

6. This imaginary line roughly follows the 180� meridian but zigzags around islands like Fiji and Kiribati, changing the calendar day and creating one of Earth's quirkiest time zone boundaries.

Answer: The International Date Line

Crossing the International Date Line eastward, a flight departing Tokyo on Monday morning can land in Honolulu on Sunday afternoon, effectively arriving a day earlier than it left!

Kiribati is a unique island nation that spans four hemispheres and is one of the few countries affected by the International Date Line's zigzag, resulting in one of the world's most unusual time zones.

Answer: The 38th parallel north

Established in 1953 after the Korean War armistice, the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) marks the ceasefire line between North and South Korea.

Over the years, countless daring attempts to escape across the line have been made, with some succeeding against incredible odds, though others met grim fates.

One of the most famous escapees, Yeonmi Park (born 1993), fled North Korea as a teenager and sought asylum in South Korea. She became a human rights activist and authored the book "In Order to Live" (2015).

Answer: The Tropic of Cancer

Interestingly, the Tropic of Cancer (23.4� N) is slowly drifting northwards due to the gradual shift of Earth's axial tilt.

The Tropic of Cancer cuts across the Sahara Desert, one of the hottest and driest regions on Earth, where the Sun appears almost directly overhead at the June solstice.

The line passes just north of Cairo, placing the city in the subtropical desert zone. Flowing through this hot region, the Nile sustains life, agriculture, and the city's thriving civilization.

Answer: The Tropic of Capricorn

The Tropic of Capricorn (23.4� S) cuts across the Kalahari Desert, a region known for its scorching heat and unique wildlife, where the Sun appears almost directly overhead at the December solstice.

The line passes just south of S�o Paulo, placing the Brazilian city near the northern edge of the subtropical zone. This gives S�o Paulo a warm climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

10. Stretching over 8,800 kilometers (5,500 miles) from the Atlantic to the Pacific, this line marks the world's longest international land border, separating two giant nations in North America.

Answer: The 49th parallel north

Much of the western portion of the US-Canada border follows the 49th parallel, a latitude line agreed upon in the 1846 Oregon Treaty.

Famous towns along the border include Niagara Falls, Detroit-Windsor, and Buffalo.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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