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The Earth's grid

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Equator

All the lines parallel to the equator are called circles of latitude -breedtecirkels

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66.5° Northern Latitude

66.5° Southern Latitude

0° Latitude

The most important parallels on earth

90° NL

90° SL

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Prime Meridian or Greenwich Meridian

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°L The red and blue lines are called circles of longitude - lengtecirkels

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Every city on earth can be placed in one of these four areas!

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Video latitudes and longitudes

video latitudes and longitudes

latitude and longitude 2

Longitude and latitude song

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Assignment 1

Draw the most important lines of the Earth's grid.

→ You have to draw at least 7 lines!→ Give the North Pole and the South Pole a dot.

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Assignment 2

Here you see 5 names of cities. Point them in the right section on your balloon.

Cities:a. Amsterdamb. New Yorkc. Cape townd. Londone. Rio de Janeiro

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Assignment 3

Do the assignment given on the copy.

Now you have to be more precise in pointing the cities on a real map.


Prime Meridian,Equator, Latitude and longitude

Prime Meridian,Equator, Latitude and longitude

Chapter 4 Weather. Solar Radiation Temperature Changes with Latitude Like equator Like at poles.

Chapter 4 Weather. Solar Radiation Temperature Changes with Latitude Like equator Like at poles.

Finding Locations on Earth Chapter 3. Latitude Latitude is the angular distance north or south of the equator. Run parallel to the equator. Called.

Finding Locations on Earth Chapter 3. Latitude Latitude is the angular distance north or south of the equator. Run parallel to the equator. Called.

Latitude Gives north-south location relative to the Equator.

Latitude Gives north-south location relative to the Equator.

Geography Latitude and Longitude Solutions. Latitude lines Run East to West Parallel to the Equator Measures degrees North or South of the Equator.

Geography Latitude and Longitude Solutions. Latitude lines Run East to West Parallel to the Equator Measures degrees North or South of the Equator.

I. Geography Skills A. Terms 1. Latitude: - Distance north or south of equator - Lines called parallels.

I. Geography Skills A. Terms 1. Latitude: - Distance north or south of equator - Lines called parallels.

Latitude & Longitude. ► Latitude Lines Run parallel to the equator (also called Parallels) (Think of the rungs of a ladder; latitude=ladder) ► Longitude.

Latitude & Longitude. ► Latitude Lines Run parallel to the equator (also called Parallels) (Think of the rungs of a ladder; latitude=ladder) ► Longitude.

Splash Screen. Thinking Like a Geographer 5 Latitude Lines of latitude, or parallels, circle the earth parallel to the Equator -measure the distance north.

Splash Screen. Thinking Like a Geographer 5 Latitude Lines of latitude, or parallels, circle the earth parallel to the Equator -measure the distance north.

Latitude and longitude - Your-vector-maps4. The equator is 0˚ latitude. 5. The North Pole is 100˚ north latitude. 6. Longitude is the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Latitude and longitude - Your-vector-maps4. The equator is 0˚ latitude. 5. The North Pole is 100˚ north latitude. 6. Longitude is the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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

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

Objectives Compare and contrast latitude and longitude. Latitude and Longitude Describe how time zones vary. –cartography –equator –latitude –longitude.

Objectives Compare and contrast latitude and longitude. Latitude and Longitude Describe how time zones vary. –cartography –equator –latitude –longitude.

The altitude of Polaris = latitude North of Equator!

The altitude of Polaris = latitude North of Equator!

Learning about latitude, longitude and the equator.

Learning about latitude, longitude and the equator.

Geography Essential Knowledge. Latitude Lines of latitude, or parallels, circle the earth parallel to the Equator and measure the distance north or south.

Geography Essential Knowledge. Latitude Lines of latitude, or parallels, circle the earth parallel to the Equator and measure the distance north or south.

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude & Longitude What is the blue line on this globe called? Equator!

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude & Longitude What is the blue line on this globe called? Equator!

Latitude and Longitude. Lines of Latitude Equator.

Latitude and Longitude. Lines of Latitude Equator.

Chapter 5 Weather. Solar Radiation Temperature Changes with Latitude Like equator Like at poles.

Chapter 5 Weather. Solar Radiation Temperature Changes with Latitude Like equator Like at poles.

Latitude: distance from the equator. Latitude: distance from the equator. Altitude: height above sea level. Altitude: height above sea level. Precipitation:

Latitude: distance from the equator. Latitude: distance from the equator. Altitude: height above sea level. Altitude: height above sea level. Precipitation:

Chapter 2: Mapping Our World · Latitude is the distance in degrees north or south of the equator. The equator, which serves as the reference point for latitude, is numbered 0° latitude.

Chapter 2: Mapping Our World · Latitude is the distance in degrees north or south of the equator. The equator, which serves as the reference point for latitude, is numbered 0° latitude.

Introduction to Maps & Geography. Hemispheres: Latitude: Latitude lines are imaginary lines on the earth's surface. They run east and west around the.

Introduction to Maps & Geography. Hemispheres: Latitude: Latitude lines are imaginary lines on the earth's surface. They run east and west around the.