Longitude and Latitude. Map of the World The Equator and Prime Meridian.

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Longitude and Latitude

Transcript of Longitude and Latitude. Map of the World The Equator and Prime Meridian.

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Longitude and Latitude

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Map of the World

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The Equator and Prime Meridian

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The Prime Meridian runs north and south.

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It also separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

The Western Hemisphere is west of the Prime

Meridian.

The Eastern Hemisphere is east of the Prime

Meridian.

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Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.

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Florida is located at 80 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.

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Japan is located at 140 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

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What ocean is located at 40 degrees west?

Atlantic Ocean

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The Equator runs east and west.

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The Equator runs east and west.

The Northern Hemisphere is north of the Equator.

The Southern Hemisphere is south of the Equator.

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Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator.

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Mexico is located at 20 degrees north of the Equator.

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Antarctica is located at 80 degrees south of the Equator.

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What state in the United States is located near 60 degrees north?

Alaska

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How can I find a location using longitude and latitude?

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Start with directions: 60 N, 160 W

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Which continent is located at 20 S, 20 E

Africa

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Which ocean is located at 0, 80 E

Indian Ocean

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Which ocean is located at 40 S, 140 W

Pacific Ocean

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Which continent is located at 50 N, 100 W

North America

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World Map

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Which state is located at 32 N, 100 W

Texas

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What is the latitude for star in the Gulf of Mexico?

Texas

Gulf of Mexico

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What is the latitude and longitude for star in Louisiana?

Texas

Gulf of Mexico