Position On The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Geodetic/Geographic latitude
A
We can define a parallel of latitude by drawing a line at right angles to the surface of the earth and measuring the angle of that line from the plane of the equator.
2
Q
Important latitudes
A
Artic circle - N66.5
Tropic of Cancer - N23.5
Equator - 0
Tropic of Capricorn - S23.5
Antarctic circle - S66.5
3
Q
Longitude
A
Longitudes of a meridian and corresponding anti meridian equals 180.
