Latitude and Longitude

Front

What are lines that run east and west by measure north and south?

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Latitude

Front

When using latitude and longitude, what do degrees measure?

Back

distance

Front

What helps pinpoint exact locations?

Back

Global Grid

Front

What are the Parallel lines?

Back

Lines that never meet. They are always the same distance apart.

Front

What is another name for a parallel line?

Back

Latitude

Front

What is another name for a meridian?

Back

Longitude

Front

Where can you see latitude and longitude lines?

Back

On a map or globe

Front

What is the climate like at 0 degrees latitude?

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Hot and tropical

Front

How many degrees of latitude are there between the North and South Poles?

Back

180

Front

What is the 0-degree latitude line called?

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Equator