Post on 15-Jan-2016
Longitude and Latitude Notes
Longitude and Latitude Notes
Ms. Refkin’s Song“Longitude goes up and down, latitude goes all around”
Ms. Refkin’s Song“Longitude goes up and down, latitude goes all around”
What are coordinates of longitude and latitude?What do they tell us?
What are coordinates of longitude and latitude?What do they tell us?
They are numbers that tell us the exact or absolute
location of a place
They are numbers that tell us the exact or absolute
location of a place
What will the degrees of latitude tell you?
What will the degrees of latitude tell you?
How far the location is north or south of the equator
How far the location is north or south of the equator
What will the degrees of longitude tell you?
What will the degrees of longitude tell you?
How far the location is east or west of the prime meridianHow far the location is east
or west of the prime meridian
Which way do lines of latitude run?
Which way do lines of latitude run?
East and WestEast and West
How far apart are lines of latitude on a map?
How far apart are lines of latitude on a map?
15 degrees15 degrees
**** This will vary depending on the map. Be sure you pay attention on all maps to check how far apart the lines are
What is another name for a line of latitude?
What is another name for a line of latitude?
ParallelParallel
What is the line of latitude that runs east and west
around the Earth, and is the starting point for measuring
latitude on Earth?
What is the line of latitude that runs east and west
around the Earth, and is the starting point for measuring
latitude on Earth?
The EquatorThe Equator
How is latitude measured from the equator?
How is latitude measured from the equator?
North and SouthNorth and South
What are the 2 areas located above and below the
equator?
What are the 2 areas located above and below the
equator?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Where is the Equator located?
Where is the Equator located?
0 degrees0 degrees
How far do the Northern and Southern hemispheres
extend from the Equator?
How far do the Northern and Southern hemispheres
extend from the Equator?
0 to 90 degrees0 to 90 degrees
Which way do lines of longitude run?
Which way do lines of longitude run?
North and SouthNorth and South
How far apart are lines of longitude on a map?
How far apart are lines of longitude on a map?
15 degrees15 degrees
*** Again- this will change depending on the map you are looking at
What is another name for a line of longitude?
What is another name for a line of longitude?
MeridianMeridian
What is the name of the line that we start measuring
longitude called? Where is it located?
What is the name of the line that we start measuring
longitude called? Where is it located?
The Prime Meridian located at 0 degrees
The Prime Meridian located at 0 degrees
How is longitude measured from the Prime Meridian?
How is longitude measured from the Prime Meridian?
East and WestEast and West
What are the areas to the east and west of the Prime
Meridian called?
What are the areas to the east and west of the Prime
Meridian called?
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
How far do the eastern and western hemispheres
extended in their respective directions?
How far do the eastern and western hemispheres
extended in their respective directions?
0 to 180 degrees0 to 180 degrees
Some Helpful TipsWhen trying to find a place when given the coordinates- First look at the hemispheres
More Helpful Hints
1. Think about the place you are trying to find. Trust what you know about where that place is.
2. Draw a compass3. Look for the hemispheres4. Look at which way the lines are increasing/decreasing5. Look at how far apart the lines are spaced on your map6. Use your finger to track the points and find where they
intersect