Latitude and Longitude
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Hannah Cates
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Latitude and Longitude
A coordinate system that allows you to pinpoint your location on Earth.
The system involves lines running in
two directions across the earth to
form a grid.
You need two numbers to pinpoint a spot, just like on a graph.
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Importance of Latitude and Longitude
Understanding latitude and longitude is essential for navigation, mapping, and studying Earth's processes.
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Latitude
These lines run east to west, but measure north and south of the equator.
Latitude lines are also called parallels, since they never touch.
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Latitude
The equator is the starting or reference line.
The unit for latitude will be
N or S for north or south
ex: 42oN or 68oS
Latitude lines start at 0o (the
equator) and end at 90oN or
90oS (the north or south pole)
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Important Latitudes
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0° (Equator)
90°N (North Pole)
90°S (South Pole)
Northern
Hemisphere
Southern
Hemisphere
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Two hemispheres at once!
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Latitude and Climate
Latitude influences climate zones, such as tropical, temperate, and polar climates.
Factors like solar radiation and temperature variations are affected by latitude.
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Latitude and Biodiversity
Latitude affects biodiversity
due to its influence on
climate, productivity, and
ecological stability.
Higher biodiversity is often
found in tropical regions.
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Longitude
These lines run north to south, but measure east and west of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude lines are also called meridians.
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Longitude
Longitude lines are also called Meridians. (A meridian is a ½ circle)
Longitude lines meet at the poles; they are not parallel.
Distance between lines is 0 at the poles and is greater at the equator.
Longitude lines start at 0o (the Prime Meridian) and end at 180o (the International Date Line)
The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England
The International Date Line runs through the Pacific Ocean.
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Important Longitudes
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Eastern
Hemisphere
Western
Hemisphere
0° (Prime Meridian)
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Hotspot
Click the spot at 60°S, 60°E
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Hotspot
Click the spot at 0°, 150°W
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Hotspot
Click the spot at 30°S, 60°W
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Hotspot
Click the spot at 60°N, 90°W
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Hotspot
Click the spot at 55°N, 70°E
Latitude and Longitude
A coordinate system that allows you to pinpoint your location on Earth.
The system involves lines running in
two directions across the earth to
form a grid.
You need two numbers to pinpoint a spot, just like on a graph.
4
Copyright © Spectacular Science
www.teachspectacularscience.com
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