Lat & Long Flashcards
1
Q
What is lat and long?
A
Geographic co ordinates based on measuring angles rather than distance which can determine any point on the earths surface.
2
Q
What are graticules of Lat n long called?
A
Parallels of latitude
Meridians of longitude
3
Q
How is latitude measured?
A
Measuring angle from Equator to the north and South Pole.
0 degrees to 90 degrees. North and South.
4
Q
How is longitude measured?
A
Measured from prime meridian 0 degrees to the international date line 180 degrees.
