Latitudes and Longitudes Flashcards

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Longitude

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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).

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Latitude

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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).

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