Post on 17-Jan-2016
Aim: How do we use latitude and longitude to
find locations?
Aim: How do we use latitude and longitude to
find locations?Topic: Unit 1Main Idea: Latitude and Longitude
1) Define latitude:1) Define latitude:Latitude is defined as the number of degrees
above or below the equator.
2) Define longitude:2) Define longitude:Longitude is defined
as the number of degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.
_________________Parallel linesRun east to westMeasures distances north
or southReference line is the
equatorA.k.a. parallels0-90o
__________________Lines that meet at the
polesRun north to southMeasures distances east or
westReference line is the prime
meridianA.k.a. meridians0-180o
3) What is the North Star? How is it used in navigation?
3) What is the North Star? How is it used in navigation?
The altitude of Polaris is equal to the latitude.
What is the international date line?
What is the international date line?
It is the 180 degree line of longitude that separates the eastern and western hemispheres.
Summary: Summary: What is the latitude for these locations?