Reference system Flashcards
Is essential for locating places on Earth’s surface.
Reference System
Location of objects or places on Earth’s
Coordinate System
Imaginary line exactly midway between the geographic north & geographic south pole zero latitude
Equator
Lines that run across the page of a map
Lines of latitude
Lines that run up & down on the ourpack
Line Longitude
Design at (zero degree) longitude & passes through the town of Greenwich in England
Prime median
Another imaginary line that falls opposite the prime meridian at 180⁰c & 180w longitude
International Date Line
Refers to the location of a place with respect to its surrounding area or the specific landmarks around it
Relative location
Provides more specific details of a location through the use of the coordinate system & the lines of longitude & latitude
Absolute Location