latitude and longitude Flashcards

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Recall the definition of ‘latitude

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Latitude is the distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees.

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Recall the definition of ‘longitude’

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Longitude is the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

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What are the coordinates that represent the North Pole

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90°N 0°W

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What are coordinates that could belong to a location on the Equator

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Anything with 0°N

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