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LOCATION

Absolute/Relative Location Relative location - (ubicación relativa) The position of a place in relation to another place Absolute Location - (posición exacta) The exact spot on Earth where something is found, often stated in latitude and longitude using a grid.

How Latitude and Longitude Form the Global Grid Owl. Teacher. com

Tropic of Cancer June solstice 23°N 23° S Tropic of Capricorn winter Solstice Step 1. Highlight the Equator Step 2. Highlight the Prime Meridian. Step 3. Label Tropic of Cancer Step 4. Label the Tropic of Capricorn Next

The Hemispheres Owl. Teacher. com

NW SW NE SE Step 3. Draw and X where the two lines intersect. Step 4. Label the hemispheres Next

Here are some things to remember: > Latitude is written first and must always include N (north) or S (south) of the equator. Longitude is written next and must always include E (east) or W (west) of the prime meridian. >

20°N, 80° W NW SW NE SE Step 5. Locate 20°N, 80° W • Locate 20° N, draw a line along this line to the Prime Meridian. • Locate 80° W, draw a line along this line to the Equator • Where the two lines intersect is 20°N, 80° W • In which hemisphere is it located? Next

Use the same skills to identify the absolute location of the red star. What is the answer? 40°N, 140°E. Next

Use the same skills to identify the absolute location of the red star. What is the answer? 60°S, 60°E. Next

Use the same skills to identify the absolute location of the red star. What is the answer? 20°S, 20°W. Next

Use the same skills to identify the absolute location of the red star. What is the answer? 20°N, 0°. Next

Use the same skills to identify the absolute location of the red star. What is the answer? 0°N, 100°W.

INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE 180° h. SEPARATES 2 CALENDAR DAYS. America to Asia – gain a day Asia to America – lose a day

This pictures shows AMERICAN CITIES at night.

Saguenay Thunder Bay Toronto Ottawa It’s still daylight in California Sept-Iles St. John Québec Montréal Detroit Those light are Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Dallas Houston Mexico City Miami Havana Puerto Rico Port-au-Prince

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