Latitude and Longitude Tutorial Lesson Latitude and Longitude
ASTRONOMY PART 4 Latitude, and Longitude Longitude Notes... · e ° Latitude = Answer all questions...
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P.S./E. Sci.–Jan. ’06 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Which event takes the most time?(1) one revolution of Earth around the Sun(2) one revolution of Venus around the Sun(3) one rotation of the Moon on its axis(4) one rotation of Venus on its axis
2 Compared to the Jovian planets in our solarsystem, Earth is (1) less dense and closer to the Sun(2) less dense and farther from the Sun(3) more dense and closer to the Sun(4) more dense and farther from the Sun
3 A Foucault pendulum appears to change itsdirection of swing due to the (1) tilt of Earth’s axis (2) spin of Earth on its axis (3) deflection of Earth’s planetary winds (4) movement of Earth in its orbit around the
Sun
4 The lines on which set of views best representEarth’s latitude system?
5 The diagram below shows a satellite in fourdifferent positions as it revolves around a planet.
Which graph best represents the changes in thissatellite’s orbital velocity as it revolves around theplanet?
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P.S./E. Sci.–Jan. ’06 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Which event takes the most time?(1) one revolution of Earth around the Sun(2) one revolution of Venus around the Sun(3) one rotation of the Moon on its axis(4) one rotation of Venus on its axis
2 Compared to the Jovian planets in our solarsystem, Earth is (1) less dense and closer to the Sun(2) less dense and farther from the Sun(3) more dense and closer to the Sun(4) more dense and farther from the Sun
3 A Foucault pendulum appears to change itsdirection of swing due to the (1) tilt of Earth’s axis (2) spin of Earth on its axis (3) deflection of Earth’s planetary winds (4) movement of Earth in its orbit around the
Sun
4 The lines on which set of views best representEarth’s latitude system?
5 The diagram below shows a satellite in fourdifferent positions as it revolves around a planet.
Which graph best represents the changes in thissatellite’s orbital velocity as it revolves around theplanet?
A
B
C
Planet
(Not drawn to scale)
SatelliteD
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Polarview
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Base your answers to questions 62 through 64 on diagram 1 below and on diagram 2 in your answer booklet,which show some constellations in the night sky viewed by a group of students. Diagram 1 below shows the posi-tions of the constellations at 9:00 p.m. Diagram 2 in your answer booklet shows their positions two hours later.
62 Circle Polaris on diagram 2 provided in your answer booklet. [1]
63 In which compass direction were the students facing? [1]
64 Describe the apparent direction of movement of the constellations Hercules andPerseus during the two hours between student observations. [1]
Diagram 1 — 9:00 p.m.
Big Dipper
Little Dipper
Hercules
Cepheus
Cassiopeia
Perseus
Cygnus
Draco
P.S./E. Sci.–June ’04 [18]
Polaris
1 Which statement correctly compares the size,composition, and density of Neptune to Earth?(1) Neptune is smaller, more gaseous, and less dense.(2) Neptune is larger, more gaseous, and less dense.(3) Neptune is smaller, more solid, and more dense.(4) Neptune is larger, more solid, and more dense.
2 A person in New York State worked outdoors insunlight for several hours on a day in July. Whichtype of clothing should the person have worn toabsorb the least electromagnetic radiation?(1) dark colored with a rough surface(2) dark colored with a smooth surface(3) light colored with a rough surface(4) light colored with a smooth surface
3 The diagram below shows an observer on Earthmeasuring the altitude of Polaris.
What is the latitude of this observer?(1) 43° N (3) 47° N(2) 43° S (4) 47° S
4 The diagram below represents Earth at a specificposition in its orbit as viewed from space. Theshaded area represents nighttime.
Which Earth latitude receives the greatest inten-sity of insolation when Earth is at the positionshown in the diagram?
(1) 0° (3) 66 ° N
(2) 23 ° N (4) 90° N
5 Surface ocean currents curve to the right in theNorthern Hemisphere because(1) the Moon spins on its axis(2) the Moon travels in an orbit around Earth(3) Earth spins on its axis(4) Earth travels in an orbit around the Sun
6 Which star color indicates the hottest star surfacetemperature?(1) blue (3) yellow(2) white (4) red
7 What is the dewpoint temperature when the dry-bulb temperature is 12°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 4°C?(1) –9°C (3) 8°C(2) 19°C (4) 4°C
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23 o N
23 o S
Equator
66 o S
66 o N
Sun’srays
NorthPole
SouthPole
Horizon
43°
47°
PolarisZenith
P.S./E. Sci.–Aug. ’03 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
Latitude =
P.S./E. Sci.–June ’08 [4]
12 Diagram 1 shows the Moon in its orbit at four positions labeled A, B, C, and D. Diagram 2 shows a phaseof the Moon as viewed from New York State.
At which labeled Moon position would the phase of the Moon shown in diagram 2 beobserved from New York State?(1) A (3) C(2) B (4) D
13 The diagram below shows an observer measuring the altitude of Polaris.
What is the latitude of the observer?(1) 20° N (3) 70° N(2) 20° S (4) 70° S
Line of sight
Observer
(Not drawn to scale)
AB
NorthPole
(Not drawn to scale)
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Earth
Sun’srays
DC
Latitude =
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Evidence that the universe is expanding is bestprovided by the(1) red shift in the light from distant galaxies(2) change in the swing direction of a Foucault
pendulum on Earth(3) parallelism of Earth’s axis in orbit(4) spiral shape of the Milky Way Galaxy
2 Which object forms by the contraction of a largesphere of gases causing the nuclear fusion oflighter elements into heavier elements?(1) comet (3) star(2) planet (4) moon
3 In New York State, summer is warmer than winter because in summer New York State has(1) fewer hours of daylight and receives low-
angle insolation(2) fewer hours of daylight and receives high-
angle insolation(3) more hours of daylight and receives low-angle
insolation(4) more hours of daylight and receives high-
angle insolation
4 The diagram below shows an observer on Earthviewing the star Polaris.
What is this observer’s latitude?(1) 38° N (3) 52° N(2) 38° S (4) 52° S
5 The arrows in the diagram below represent themovement of water in the water cycle.
Which arrow represents the process of trans piration?(1) A (3) C(2) B (4) D
6 Which statement best describes the position ofthe Sun at sunrise and sunset as seen by anobserver in New York State on June 21?(1) The Sun rises north of due east and sets north
of due west.(2) The Sun rises south of due east and sets south
of due west.(3) The Sun rises north of due east and sets south
of due west.(4) The Sun rises south of due east and sets north
of due west.
7 On a cold winter day, the air temperature is 2°Cand the wet-bulb temperature is –1°C. What isthe relative humidity at this location?(1) 6% (3) 51%(2) 37% (4) 83%
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Polaris
HorizonAltitude
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P.S./E. Sci.–June ’09 [2]
Latitude =
P.S./E. Sci.–Aug. ’05 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Compared to Earth’s solar system, the universe isinferred to be (1) younger and larger (3) older and larger(2) younger and smaller (4) older and smaller
2 Terrestrial planets move more rapidly in theirorbits than the Jovian planets because terrestrialplanets are(1) rotating on a tilted axis(2) more dense(3) more massive(4) closer to the Sun
3 Which event is a direct result of Earth’s revolu-tion?(1) the apparent deflection of winds (2) the changing of the Moon phases (3) the seasonal changes in constellations viewed
in the night sky(4) the daily rising and setting of the Sun
4 The cyclic rise and fall of ocean tides on Earth isprimarily caused by Earth’s rotation and the(1) temperature differences in ocean currents(2) revolution of Earth around the Sun(3) direction of Earth’s planetary winds(4) gravitational attraction of the Moon and the
Sun
5 The apparent change in direction of a swingingFoucault pendulum is the result of the (1) rotation of Earth(2) revolution of Earth(3) tilt of Earth’s axis(4) shape of Earth’s orbit
6 Which statement about Polaris is best illustratedby the diagrams shown below?
(1) Polaris is located in a winter constellation.(2) Polaris is located at the zenith at each location.(3) Polaris’ apparent movement through the sky
follows a south-to-north orientation.(4) Polaris’ altitude is equal to a location’s latitude.
At New Orleans, Louisiana
Polaris
30°
At North Pole
To Polaris
90°
Polaris
At EquatorLatitude =
P.S./E. Sci.–Aug. ’05 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Compared to Earth’s solar system, the universe isinferred to be (1) younger and larger (3) older and larger(2) younger and smaller (4) older and smaller
2 Terrestrial planets move more rapidly in theirorbits than the Jovian planets because terrestrialplanets are(1) rotating on a tilted axis(2) more dense(3) more massive(4) closer to the Sun
3 Which event is a direct result of Earth’s revolu-tion?(1) the apparent deflection of winds (2) the changing of the Moon phases (3) the seasonal changes in constellations viewed
in the night sky(4) the daily rising and setting of the Sun
4 The cyclic rise and fall of ocean tides on Earth isprimarily caused by Earth’s rotation and the(1) temperature differences in ocean currents(2) revolution of Earth around the Sun(3) direction of Earth’s planetary winds(4) gravitational attraction of the Moon and the
Sun
5 The apparent change in direction of a swingingFoucault pendulum is the result of the (1) rotation of Earth(2) revolution of Earth(3) tilt of Earth’s axis(4) shape of Earth’s orbit
6 Which statement about Polaris is best illustratedby the diagrams shown below?
(1) Polaris is located in a winter constellation.(2) Polaris is located at the zenith at each location.(3) Polaris’ apparent movement through the sky
follows a south-to-north orientation.(4) Polaris’ altitude is equal to a location’s latitude.
At New Orleans, Louisiana
Polaris
30°
At North Pole
To Polaris
90°
Polaris
At Equator
Latitude =
P.S./E. Sci.–Aug. ’05 [2]
Part A
Answer all questions in this part.
Directions (1–35): For each statement or question, write on your separate answer sheet the number of theword or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questionsmay require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables.
1 Compared to Earth’s solar system, the universe isinferred to be (1) younger and larger (3) older and larger(2) younger and smaller (4) older and smaller
2 Terrestrial planets move more rapidly in theirorbits than the Jovian planets because terrestrialplanets are(1) rotating on a tilted axis(2) more dense(3) more massive(4) closer to the Sun
3 Which event is a direct result of Earth’s revolu-tion?(1) the apparent deflection of winds (2) the changing of the Moon phases (3) the seasonal changes in constellations viewed
in the night sky(4) the daily rising and setting of the Sun
4 The cyclic rise and fall of ocean tides on Earth isprimarily caused by Earth’s rotation and the(1) temperature differences in ocean currents(2) revolution of Earth around the Sun(3) direction of Earth’s planetary winds(4) gravitational attraction of the Moon and the
Sun
5 The apparent change in direction of a swingingFoucault pendulum is the result of the (1) rotation of Earth(2) revolution of Earth(3) tilt of Earth’s axis(4) shape of Earth’s orbit
6 Which statement about Polaris is best illustratedby the diagrams shown below?
(1) Polaris is located in a winter constellation.(2) Polaris is located at the zenith at each location.(3) Polaris’ apparent movement through the sky
follows a south-to-north orientation.(4) Polaris’ altitude is equal to a location’s latitude.
At New Orleans, Louisiana
Polaris
30°
At North Pole
To Polaris
90°
Polaris
At Equator
Latitude =
Location Time AM or PM
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Name:______________________________________________________ Date:_____ Period: _____ Name_________________________________________ Time Practice
View From North Pole-Telling Time on Planet Earth
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Starting Longitude and Time
Ending Longitude
What direction are you
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How much did Longitude
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How many hours
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How many time zones did you
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What time is it at the ending longitude
90ºE at 3:00 pm 60ºE
105ºW at 12:00 pm 45ºW
75ºW at 9:00 am 15ºE
60ºE at 6:00 am 30ºW
Complete the time zones chart
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
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Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
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If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
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Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
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•D
•E•F
•G
•H
If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
165 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
75
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45
30
60
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45
60
Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
•B
•C
•D
•E•F
•G
•H
If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
165 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
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60
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Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
•B
•C
•D
•E•F
•G
•H
If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
165 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
75
0
45
30
60
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Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
•B
•C
•D
•E•F
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If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
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Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
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If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
165 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
75
0
45
30
60
15
15
30
45
60
Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
•B
•C
•D
•E•F
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•H
If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude?
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ________
Practice with Time Zones
1. If it’s 10am at location A, what time is it at location E? ________________________________________
2. If it’s 2pm at location G, what time is it at location B? _________________________________________
3. If it’s 8pm at location H, what time is it at location C? _________________________________________
4. If it’s 7am at location F, what time is it at location D? __________________________________________
5. If it’s 9am at location A, and 10am where you are, what is your longitude? _______________________
6. If it’s 3pm at location G, and 6pm where you are, what is your longitude? ________________________
7. If it’s 12pm at location H, and 11am where you are, what is your longitude? ______________________
8. If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude? _________________________
9. If it’s noon where you are, and 4pm at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
10. If it’s noon where you are, and 7am at the Prime Meridian, what is your longitude? ________________
Name__________________________________ Latitude and Longitude
165 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
75
0
45
30
60
15
15
30
45
60
Key Ideas... ✓ 15 degrees of longitude is equal to one hour of time difference✓ As you go to the east, time does increase (it gets later)✓ As you go to the west, time becomes less (it gets earlier)
•A
•B
•C
•D
•E•F
•G
•H
If it’s 6am at location F, and 3am where you are, what is your longitude?