Latitude Flashcards
1
Q
equator
A
it is the center of the earth going from the east to the west
2
Q
latitude
A
it measures the distance north or south of the equator
3
Q
What is the range of numbers in degrees in latitude?
A
between 0-90
4
Q
Where is the starting point for latitude at?
A
0 degrees
5
Q
Where do you end up if you go 90 degrees north of the equator?
A
north pole
6
Q
Where do you end up if you go 90 degrees south of the equator?
A
south pole
7
Q
What are parallels?
A
they are the lines of latitude, they are lines that never intersect and run side by side
