Earth's Coordinate system Flashcards

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1
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he imaginary line
circling the Earth which is of equal distance from the north and south pole, is called the

A

equator

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2
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divides the Earth into two halves, the northern and southern hemispheres

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equator

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3
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is the distance measured in degrees North or South of the Equator.

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Latitude

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4
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Parallels of latitude

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imaginary lines circling the Earth and are parallel to the equator.

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5
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what degree is the parallel of latitude drawn upon

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15 degrees

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6
Q

what is the degrees of the tropics?

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23.5

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7
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what are the degrees of the circles?

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66.5

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8
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maginary lines passing on the earth’s surface from pole to pole.

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Meridians of longitudes

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9
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Meridians of longitude are drawn from a reference line called

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prime meridian.

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10
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where is the prime meridian located?

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Greenwich, London

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11
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Are meridians parallel to each other?

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No

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12
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is the distance east or west of the prime meridian measure in degrees

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Longitude

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13
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what is 180 meridian that is at the opposite of the prime meridian?

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International date line

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14
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a tool to get the precise location of a place on earth

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coordinates

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15
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how many islands are their in in PHIL?

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7 641

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16
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what is the exact coordinates of the phil?

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13 n
122 e