Earth's Coordinate system Flashcards
he imaginary line
circling the Earth which is of equal distance from the north and south pole, is called the
equator
divides the Earth into two halves, the northern and southern hemispheres
equator
is the distance measured in degrees North or South of the Equator.
Latitude
Parallels of latitude
imaginary lines circling the Earth and are parallel to the equator.
what degree is the parallel of latitude drawn upon
15 degrees
what is the degrees of the tropics?
23.5
what are the degrees of the circles?
66.5
maginary lines passing on the earth’s surface from pole to pole.
Meridians of longitudes
Meridians of longitude are drawn from a reference line called
prime meridian.
where is the prime meridian located?
Greenwich, London
Are meridians parallel to each other?
No
is the distance east or west of the prime meridian measure in degrees
Longitude
what is 180 meridian that is at the opposite of the prime meridian?
International date line
a tool to get the precise location of a place on earth
coordinates
how many islands are their in in PHIL?
7 641
