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What is the primary purpose of latitude and longitude?
What is the primary purpose of latitude and longitude?
- To track weather patterns
- To locate specific places on the Earth's surface (correct)
- To measure temperature
- To determine elevation above sea level
Latitude lines run north and south, while longitude lines run east and west.
Latitude lines run north and south, while longitude lines run east and west.
False (B)
What is one way to determine the location of point D?
What is one way to determine the location of point D?
By providing its latitude and longitude coordinates.
The latitude and longitude of point H are ______.
The latitude and longitude of point H are ______.
Match the following points with their descriptions:
Match the following points with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Latitude
Latitude
A measure of distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees.
Longitude
Longitude
A measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, also measured in degrees.
Absolute Location
Absolute Location
A precise position on Earth using latitude and longitude.
Coordinates
Coordinates
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Finding places using Latitude & Longitude
Finding places using Latitude & Longitude
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Study Notes
Latitude and Longitude
- Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator.
- Lines of latitude are called parallels.
- Longitude measures the distance east or west of the prime meridian.
- Lines of longitude are called meridians.
- The equator is 0° latitude.
- The prime meridian is 0° longitude.
- Latitude and longitude are used to locate specific places on Earth.
Lesson Objectives
- Students will learn how to locate places using latitude and longitude.
Locating Letters on a Grid
- Letters A, B, C, D, E, and F are shown on a grid with latitude and longitude coordinates.
- Latitude values are given in degrees north (N) or south (S).
- Longitude values are given in degrees west (W) or east (E).
Video on Latitude and Longitude
- A video demonstrating latitude and longitude coordinates is available.
- The video presents the topic in an easy-to-understand format, with visual aids and maps.
- The video's URL is provided for reference.
Specific Coordinates for Points on a Map
- Latitude and longitude are used to locate specific points on maps.
- Examples of latitude and longitude for different points (D, H, and I) are given to illustrate the concept.
Parallels and Meridians
- Parallels (latitude) are lines running east-west.
- Meridians (longitude) are lines running north-south.
- The prime meridian runs through Greenwich, England.
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