Aim: How do we use latitude and longitude to

find locations?

Aim: How do we use latitude and longitude to

find locations?Topic: Unit 1Main Idea: Latitude and Longitude

1) Define latitude:1) Define latitude:Latitude is defined as the number of degrees

above or below the equator.

2) Define longitude:2) Define longitude:Longitude is defined

as the number of degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.

_________________Parallel linesRun east to westMeasures distances north

or southReference line is the

equatorA.k.a. parallels0-90o

__________________Lines that meet at the

polesRun north to southMeasures distances east or

westReference line is the prime

meridianA.k.a. meridians0-180o

3) What is the North Star? How is it used in navigation?

3) What is the North Star? How is it used in navigation?

The altitude of Polaris is equal to the latitude.

                                                                 

                        

What is the international date line?

What is the international date line?

It is the 180 degree line of longitude that separates the eastern and western hemispheres.

Summary: Summary: What is the latitude for these locations?