Latitudes and Longitudes Flashcards
1
Q
Longitude
A
These are the lines that run vertically (up and down) around the globe. They measure how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian (which is at 0° longitude).
2
Q
Latitude
A
These are the lines that run horizontally (side to side) around the globe. They measure how far north or south a place is from the Equator (which is at 0° latitude).
