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Latitude and Longitude Notes
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Latitude and Longitude Notes
Latitude and Longitude
• Are imaginary lines on a map
• They help you to pin point an exact location on a map
LatitudeTells you how far NORTH or SOUTH of the equator you are. 0 (zero)
degrees latitude is called the EQUATOR.
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LongitudeTells you how far EAST or WEST of
the prime meridian you are. 0 (zero) degrees
longitude is called the PRIME MERIDIAN.
Longitude• Imaginary lines extending
from the North and South Pole.
• Measured 0-180 degrees, E & W of the Prime Meridian (0 degrees)– 180 degrees Longitude
= International Dateline
Time Zones
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When you are given the location this way LATITUDE is always listed FIRST and LONGITUDE is listed
SECOND.
42° 43’48”N by 78° 49’43”W42° 43’48”N by 78° 49’43”W
Brain Pop – Latitude and Longitude
• http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/latitudeandlongitude/preview.weml ( 4 min)
Plot the Following Points on Your Map
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On the coordinate system, plot the coordinates given in your notes:
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State the coordinates for each of the letters in the figure above:
