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LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE
1. Latitude & Longitude 2. Imaginary Lines 3. Way of i.d. a specific point on earth= absolute location 4. form intersecting line = grid 2. Divide (longitude ONLY) 3. 60 equal positions called minutes 4. Minute divided into 60 seconds
1. Latitude 2. horizontal lines 3. parallels = lines NEVER cross 3. Measures distance N. & S. from the equator 4. Equator = 0° 4. N of Equator = N latitude 5. N Pole = 90° N 4. S of Equator = S latitude 5. S Pole = 90° S
1. Longitude 2. vertical lines (convergent lines – converge at the poles)
1 3. Measure distances E & W from the Prime Meridian 4. through Greenwich, England 4. Prime Meridian = 0° 4. E of Prime Meridian to 180° = E longitude 5. 180° = International Date Line 4. W 180° to Prime Meridian = W long. 3. Convergent lines 4. Meet at the poles = no distance b/t lines 4. Called meridians = another name For longitudinal lines
Hemispheres:
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