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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