3 Questions
What is altitude?
The height of any object from sea level
What is latitude?
The angular distance of any point on the earth's surface north or south of the equator
What is the reference point for latitude?
The equator
Study Notes
Geographical Coordinates
- Altitude: The height of an object or point above a certain level, usually sea level.
- Latitude: The angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface from the equator, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
- Reference point for latitude: The equator, which is designated as 0° latitude.
Test your knowledge of geographical coordinates with this quiz on altitude and latitude. Learn about measuring height above sea level and the angular distance from the equator.
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