Longitude & Latitude
Latitude & Longitude
1. Latitude & Longitude A. Imaginary lines
around the globe B. Permits precise location C. Measured in degrees, minutes, seconds
2. Latitude A. Horizontal lines B. Called parallels C. Equator 0° A. Divides Earth into: A. B.
Northern hemisphere Southern hemisphere
D. Measured in degrees
N&S from Equator
3. Major Lines of Latitude Above 66°N or S = COLD!
Between Tropics & Circles – Moderate – Usually 4 seasons
Between 23.5°N & 23.5°S = “Tropics” = HOT!
3 Main Factors Affecting Climate: • Latitude • Precipitation • Altitude
4. Longitude A. Vertical lines B. Also called
meridians C. Prime Meridian 0° 1. Divides the Earth into: Western hemisphere B. Eastern hemisphere A.
D. Measured in
degrees E&W from Prime Meridian
5. Hemispheres – half the Earth
6. International Date Line A. The “back” of the Prime Meridian B. Coordinate of 180º C. Each new day begins here
7. Together A. They create a grid system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKT16DjHo_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0c1idtn3e8
1. Latitude & Longitude A. Imaginary lines
around the globe B. Permits precise location C. Measured in degrees, minutes, seconds
2. Latitude A. Horizontal lines B. Called parallels C. Equator 0° A. Divides Earth into: A. B.
Northern hemisphere Southern hemisphere
D. Measured in degrees
N&S from Equator
3. Major Lines of Latitude Above 66°N or S = COLD!
Between Tropics & Circles – Moderate – Usually 4 seasons
Between 23.5°N & 23.5°S = “Tropics” = HOT!
3 Main Factors Affecting Climate: • Latitude • Precipitation • Altitude
4. Longitude A. Vertical lines B. Also called
meridians C. Prime Meridian 0° 1. Divides the Earth into: Western hemisphere B. Eastern hemisphere A.
D. Measured in
degrees E&W from Prime Meridian
5. Hemispheres – half the Earth
6. International Date Line A. The “back” of the Prime Meridian B. Coordinate of 180º C. Each new day begins here
7. Together A. They create a grid system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKT16DjHo_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0c1idtn3e8
