Geography Basics: Latitude

Geography Basics: Latitude

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Geography

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Marshall Callaway

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do latitude lines measure?

Back

Latitude lines measure north-south position.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are latitude lines also known as?

Back

Latitude lines are also known as parallels.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Longitude

Back

vertical lines (meridians) measuring east-west position

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Absolute location:

Back

precise point where something is located, your address

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Relative location

Back

location of a place in relation to another place

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main problem with maps?

Back

distortion

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

Back

The legend provides an explanation of the symbols on the map.

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