Longitude And Latitude Flashcards
1
Q
What is latitude?
A
The latitudinal lines circle the earth and measure how many degrees north or south of the equator you are. The equator is 0° , the North pole is 90°N and the South pole is 90° S.
2
Q
What is the meaning of longitude?
A
The longitudinal lines run from the north pole to the south pole and divide the earth into segments, and measure how many degrees east or west you are from the prime meridian. The earth is then divided into 180° east and 180° west.
