Latitude and Longitude Flashcards
1
Q
What are lines of Latitude and Longitude?
A
These are invisible lines that identify geographic positions anywhere on earth.
2
Q
What is another name for lines of Latitude?
A
Parallels
3
Q
Name another term for lines of Longitude?
A
Meridians
4
Q
When 2 opposite lines of Longitude meet, what do they form?
A
Grade Circle
5
Q
How many degrees are lines of Latitude measured in?
A
0 degrees to 90 degrees
6
Q
Which 2 hemispheres are the earth divided into?
A
Northen and Southern Hemisphere
7
Q
Which direction do lines of Latitude run?
A
East to West
8
Q
Which direction do lines of Longitude run?
A
North to South
9
Q
How many degrees are lines of Longitude measured in?
A
o degrees to 180 degrees
