Maps & Atlases - Coordinates (coords)

Question 1

Why do we use lines of longitude and latitude on maps and globes?

Answer 1

It makes it easier to find locations, and they are very specific and precise. They can also be used to identify landmarks.

Question 2

How are Lines of longitude & latitude measured

Answer 2

In degrees from the center of the earth (0°- aka the prime/greenwich meridian)

Question 3

Lines of Latitude are measured ______ and ______ of _____ __________.

Answer 3

Lines of Latitude are measured NORTH and SOUTH of THE EQUATOR.

Question 4

Lines of Longitude are measured ______ and ______ of _______ __________.

Answer 4

Lines of Longitude are measured EAST and WEST of PRIME MERIDIAN.

Question 5

Each line of longitude and latitude has a value in ___________.

Answer 5

Each line of longitude and latitude has a value in DEGREES.

Question 6

Each degree of longitude and latitude has the value of ___ _________

Answer 6

Each degree of longitude and latitude has the value of 60 minutes

Question 7

1° = ____

Answer 7

1° = 60’

Question 8

Latitude lines are always given AFTER/BEFORE lines of longitude

Answer 8

Latitude lines are always given BEFORE lines of longitude

Question 9

Instead of saying 10.1° u would say ______

Answer 9

10°10’ (I think)

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Question 10

What are co-ordinates?

Answer 10

The place where lat and long lines cross

Question 11

If u want practice go do Activity 2 on page 3 again

Answer 11

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