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Understanding latitude and longitude 1 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Understanding latitude and longitude 1 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

LONGITUDE Absolute location is location measured using the coordinates of latitude and longitude. LATITUDE

LONGITUDE Absolute location is location measured using the coordinates of latitude and longitude. LATITUDE http: //pixabay. com/en/america-usa-earth-geography-globe-161113 / 2 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Parallels of latitude are the parallel lines running horizontally across a map or globe.

Parallels of latitude are the parallel lines running horizontally across a map or globe. The Equator is at 0°. Parallels of latitude are used to determine the north-south position of a place. 3 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Meridians of longitude are the long lines running vertically down a map or globe,

Meridians of longitude are the long lines running vertically down a map or globe, from pole to pole. The Prime Meridian is at 0º. Meridians of longitude are used to determine the east-west position of a place. 4 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Hemispheres The equator is the parallel of latitude that separates the Northern Hemisphere from

Hemispheres The equator is the parallel of latitude that separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere. The Eastern and Western Hemisphere are separated by the Prime Meridian (0 ) and the International Date Line (180 ). The International Date line is the meridian of longitude opposite the Prime Meridian. 5 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Degrees Latitude is measured in degrees, numbered from 0° at the Equator to 90°

Degrees Latitude is measured in degrees, numbered from 0° at the Equator to 90° at the North Pole and 90° at the South Pole. 6 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Degrees Longitude is also measured in degrees, numbered from 0° to 180° east to

Degrees Longitude is also measured in degrees, numbered from 0° to 180° east to the International Date Line and 0° to 180° west to the International Date Line. 7 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

North and South Degrees of latitude north of the Equator are labelled with an

North and South Degrees of latitude north of the Equator are labelled with an N. Degrees of latitude south of the Equator are labelled with an S. 8 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

East and West Degrees of longitude east of the Prime Meridian are labelled with

East and West Degrees of longitude east of the Prime Meridian are labelled with an E. Degrees of longitude west of the Prime Meridian are labelled with a W. 9 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Tropic of Cancer Tropic of Capricorn 10 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

Tropic of Cancer Tropic of Capricorn 10 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long

q Shanghai, China 11 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long Remember, when stating

q Shanghai, China 11 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long Remember, when stating direction, latitude (north or south) is always stated before longitude (east or west). For example, the location of Shanghai in China, to the nearest full degree, is 30 N and 120 E.

Time to practise what you have learnt! 12 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat.

Time to practise what you have learnt! 12 of 12 Geo_Y 06_U 1_SS_Understand. Lat. Long