Learning about longitude and latitude

By the time you are finished with this power point you should know the difference between longitude and latitude and be able to locate different landmarks using longitude and latitude.

What is longitude and latitude?Longitude and Latitude are invisible lines on theEarth’s surface to help navigate and map outdifferent locations. These lines help people findplaces in the world.

Click on the earth to see what longitudeand latitude lines look like.

Let’s take a closer look….

These top linesthat go from Northto south are calledlongitude lines.

These side lines that go from eastto west are called latitude lines.

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Let’s look even closer…. Notice that each line is measured in degrees. If you look at the line on top that is 100 degrees and follow it down to the line that is 40 degrees across what state are you in?

UTAH

Longitudinal lines of the Earth

The main longitude line islocated at 0 degrees. It is called the Prime Meridian.

Latitudinal Lines of the Earth

The main latitude line islocated at zero degreesand it is called the Equator.

Let’s try again…If you were to follow the longitude line of 110 degrees to the latitude line of30 degrees where would you be?

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Mexico

One more time… let’s go world wide! Where would you find yourself if you followed the longitude line of 30 degrees tothe latitude line of 0 degrees?

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AFRICA!

It’s your final test! Starting with question number and click on the right places

of the map. (the circles are where you should click)

1. Which line is the Prime Meridian?

2. Which line is the Equator?

This is the Equator!!

This is the Prime Meridian!!