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1. Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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The Equator is the line of latitude that is equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres, the Tropic of Cancer marks the northernmost point where the Sun is directly overhead, and the Arctic Circle is a line of latitude at approximately 66.5 degrees North.

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2. What is the imaginary line located at approximately 66.5 degrees north latitude that marks the southern boundary of the Arctic region?

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The Arctic Circle is the correct answer because it marks a significant geographical boundary related to the Earth's axial tilt.

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3. What geographic location is known for being the southernmost point on Earth?

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The South Pole is located at the southernmost point on Earth, diametrically opposite to the North Pole. It is the coldest and driest place on Earth, covered by a thick ice sheet. The Equator is an imaginary east-west line on Earth's surface that is equidistant from the North and South Poles. The Tropic of Cancer is a circle of latitude located at 23.5 degrees north of the Equator.

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4. Which imaginary line is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the Equator?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the Equator, marking the northernmost point where the sun appears directly overhead at noon.

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5. What circle is located at approximately 66.33 degrees south, marking the southernmost point where the sun can be seen at the winter solstice?

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The Antarctic Circle is the circle of latitude that is approximately 66.33 degrees south of the equator. It marks the southernmost point where the sun can still be seen at the winter solstice. The Arctic Circle, Tropic of Capricorn, and Equator are all circles of latitude in different locations with different characteristics.

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6. Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, dividing the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude at 23.5 degrees North, and the International Date Line is an imaginary line where the date changes as one travels across it.

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7. What is the most northern point on Earth?

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The North Pole is located at the most northern point on Earth, while the South Pole is located at the most southern point. The Equator is a line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and the Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees north.

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8. What imaginary line marks the transition between one day and the next on the Earth's surface?

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The International Date Line is an imaginary line located at approximately 180 degrees longitude, where each day on Earth officially begins. The Prime Meridian marks 0 degrees longitude, the Equator marks 0 degrees latitude, and the Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north latitude.

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