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Page 1: LATITUDE & LONGITUDE. Latitude and Longitude The earth is divided by lots of imaginary lines called latitude and longitude.

LATITUDE & LATITUDE & LONGITUDELONGITUDE

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Latitude and LongitudeLatitude and LongitudeThe earth is divided by lots of imaginary The earth is divided by lots of imaginary

lines called lines called latitudelatitude and and longitudelongitude. .

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LinesLines

►Longitude lines run north and Longitude lines run north and south.south.

►Latitude lines run east and west. Latitude lines run east and west. ►The lines measure distances in The lines measure distances in

degrees.degrees.

LongitudeLatitude

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Where is 0 degree Where is 0 degree Latitude?Latitude?

►The The equatorequator is 0 degree latitude. is 0 degree latitude. ►It is an imaginary belt that runs It is an imaginary belt that runs

halfway point between the North halfway point between the North Pole and the South Pole.Pole and the South Pole.

Equator

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Where is 0 degree Where is 0 degree Longitude?Longitude?

►The The prime meridianprime meridian is 0 degrees is 0 degrees longitude. This imaginary line runs longitude. This imaginary line runs through the United Kingdom, France, through the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Western Africa, and Antarctica.Spain, Western Africa, and Antarctica.

PRIME MERIDIAN

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The Earth can be divided into The Earth can be divided into hemispheres (half a sphere) hemispheres (half a sphere)

at the equator and prime at the equator and prime meridianmeridian

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Adding additional lines of Adding additional lines of Latitude and Longitude forms a Latitude and Longitude forms a

gridgrid

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On a World map, the grid looks On a World map, the grid looks like thislike this

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Latitude, always given first, Latitude, always given first, measures distance north or measures distance north or

south of the Equatorsouth of the Equator

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Longitude, always given last, Longitude, always given last, measures distance east or measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridianwest of the Prime Meridian

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Let’s practice what we have Let’s practice what we have learned. Which ship is learned. Which ship is

located at 5° S 15 ° W ?located at 5° S 15 ° W ?

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Ship #1 seems to be located Ship #1 seems to be located 5 ° South of our Equator?5 ° South of our Equator?

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It is 15° west of our Prime It is 15° west of our Prime MeridianMeridian

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Ship #1 is located at Ship #1 is located at Latitude 5° S Longitude 15 ° W ?Latitude 5° S Longitude 15 ° W ?

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See if you can determine the See if you can determine the latitude/longitude of the other 9 ships. latitude/longitude of the other 9 ships. Record your answers on the handout Record your answers on the handout

providedprovided

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It may be helpful to highlight your It may be helpful to highlight your Equator and Prime Meridian, as they will Equator and Prime Meridian, as they will always be your starting points. Draw a always be your starting points. Draw a

Compass Rose to help you with Compass Rose to help you with directions.directions.


longitude latitude

longitude latitude

Objectives Compare and contrast latitude and longitude. Latitude and Longitude Describe how time zones vary. –cartography –equator –latitude –longitude.

Objectives Compare and contrast latitude and longitude. Latitude and Longitude Describe how time zones vary. –cartography –equator –latitude –longitude.

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude Latitude lines are imaginary horizontal lines on a world or large area map. Latitude lines separate the world into.

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude Latitude lines are imaginary horizontal lines on a world or large area map. Latitude lines separate the world into.

Constructing Latitude & Longitude

Constructing Latitude & Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude and Longitude is one way of expressing absolute location. Houston, TX - They are imaginary lines that circle the globe.

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude and Longitude is one way of expressing absolute location. Houston, TX - They are imaginary lines that circle the globe.

Latitude and Longitude...Latitude •Measurement of distance in degrees north or south of the equator •Parallels are the imaginary lines of latitude that run east and westEquator

Latitude and Longitude...Latitude •Measurement of distance in degrees north or south of the equator •Parallels are the imaginary lines of latitude that run east and westEquator

Unnderstanding Longitude & Latitude

Unnderstanding Longitude & Latitude

Latitude & Longitude Lines Latitude and Longitude ► The earth is divided into lots of lines called latitude and longitude.

Latitude & Longitude Lines Latitude and Longitude ► The earth is divided into lots of lines called latitude and longitude.

Understanding Globes Lines of Latitude – Imaginary horizontal lines around the globe. *Also called Parallels Lines of Longitude – Imaginary vertical lines.

Understanding Globes Lines of Latitude – Imaginary horizontal lines around the globe. *Also called Parallels Lines of Longitude – Imaginary vertical lines.

Longitude and Latitude Earth is divided into imaginary lines of longitude and latitude measured in degrees (since Earth is spherical). These lines form.

Longitude and Latitude Earth is divided into imaginary lines of longitude and latitude measured in degrees (since Earth is spherical). These lines form.

Latitude and longitude

Latitude and longitude

Latitude, Longitude, & Map Reading Utah History. Latitude Latitude: imaginary lines on the earth’s surface that help us measure the distance north & south.

Latitude, Longitude, & Map Reading Utah History. Latitude Latitude: imaginary lines on the earth’s surface that help us measure the distance north & south.

LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE

LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE

Latitude Longitude

Latitude Longitude

Map Elements. Grid System Grid System Latitude and Longitude Latitude and Longitude ► The earth is divided into imaginary lines called latitude and longitude.

Map Elements. Grid System Grid System Latitude and Longitude Latitude and Longitude ► The earth is divided into imaginary lines called latitude and longitude.

Longitude at latitude

Longitude at latitude

Location and Direction Chapter 07. Latitude and Longitude The earth is gridded by imaginary lines called: – Longitude – Latitude.

Location and Direction Chapter 07. Latitude and Longitude The earth is gridded by imaginary lines called: – Longitude – Latitude.

Latitude and Longitude:

Latitude and Longitude:

Understanding Latitude & Longitude

Understanding Latitude & Longitude

Longitude and Latitude. Latitude and Longitude Grade 4 Unit includes: Compass Rose Definitions of latitude and longitude Major lines of latitude.

Longitude and Latitude. Latitude and Longitude Grade 4 Unit includes: Compass Rose Definitions of latitude and longitude Major lines of latitude.