Question

1. The two ends of the earth's axis are called the ___________
2. The network of parallels and meridians is called the __________
3. The maximum distance between any two meridians is at the _________
4. There are _________ time zones in Russia.

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is poles.

Explanation: Poles are the northernmost and the southernmost parts of the Earth.

2. The correct answer is Earth’s grid or geographic grid.

Explanation: The network of longitudes and latitudes intersecting each other to form a web is known as a grid.

3. The correct answer is Equator.

Explanation: The distance between two meridians is the maximum at the Equator, which is about 111 kms.

4. The correct answer is 11 .

Explanation: Russia's east-west extent is immense and thus incorporates several longitudes.