Latitude and Longitude Flashcards
1
Q
what is the line that runs 0 degrees longitude and what is opposite it.
A
Greenwich Meridian and next to it is the international date line at 180 degrees east or west of the meridian.
2
Q
what is the line of latitude that runs 0 degrees latitude
A
Equator
3
Q
What are the positions for the following : Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, the north and south poles and the antarctic and the arctic circle (latitude).
A
Cancer- 23.5 N Capricorn- 23.5 S N pole- 90 N S pole- 90 S Arctic- 66.5 N Antarctic- 66.5 S
