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Lines On the
Earth
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Maps and globes are __________ that represent the Earth.
A. Lines of _____________________.
At what two places do these lines cross?
____________________________________
The 0o line is called the ________________________.
models
Longitude
North and South Poles
Prime Meridian
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B. Lines of __________________________.
TRUE OR FALSE?
These lines run parallel
to each other.
The 0o line is called the ________________________.
Latitude
Equator
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360o
A circle is divided into 360 degrees, or equal parts.
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90o 90o
90o90o
When divided into 4 equal quarters, how many degrees in each part?
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180o 180o
When divided into halves, how many degrees in each half?
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Lines of Longitude
-All lines are of equal length
-Tell you how far EAST or WEST you are
-Numbered from 0° – 180° E or W
-Prime Meridian is Oo
-Cross only at poles
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Lines of Latitude
-Lines of different length
-NEVER cross
-Tell you how far NORTH or SOUTH you are
-Numbered from 0° – 90° N or S
-Equator is Oo