Masterclass 2 [ Latitude and Longitude ] Flashcards
1
Q
What way does longitude run
A
Runs North to South
2
Q
What way does latitude run
A
Runs East to West
3
Q
What does latitude measure
A
the distance north or south of the equator
4
Q
What does longitude measure
A
the distance east or west of the prime meridian
5
Q
where is the equator located at
A
0 degrees
6
Q
Five main lines of latitude
A
Artic circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Antarctic circle
7
Q
Two main lines of longitude
A
Prime meridian, International date line
