World Geography Skills

Mr. Campione

6th Grade Social Studies

World Map

World Map

Latitude and Longitude

Question:

What is Latitude and Longitude?

Latitude and Longitude

LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE ARE A SYSTEM OF LINES USED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF ANY PLACE ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH. COMMONLY CALLED A GRID SYSTEM, IT IS MADE UP OF TWO SETS OF LINES THAT CROSS EACH OTHER. ONE SET-LINES OF LATITUDE-RUNS IN AN EAST-WEST DIRECTION. THE OTHER SET-LINES OF LONGITUDE-RUNS IN A NORTH-SOUTH DIRECTION.

DIRECTIONS: LABEL THE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE LINES ON THE MAP USING PAGE 380.

Latitude and Longitude