The Significance of Latitude and Longitude Grid on Earth's Surface
Lines of latitude and longitude are a grid of
imaginary lines that cross the Earth.
These lines help us to find exact locations on
the Earths surface.
Why do you think latitude
and longitude are important?
Lines of
latitude
run around the earth from
East to West, parallel to the equator.
The
equator
is an imaginary line that runs
around the center of the earth from East to
West. (like the Earth’s belt)
Lines of
longitude
run around the earth from
North to South. These lines are not parallel
and will intersect at the north and south
poles.
The
prime meridian
is
considered the center
line in dealing with
Longitude.
The Earth is divided into four hemispheres.
The equator divides the earth into North and
South hemispheres
The prime meridian divides the earth into
East and West hemispheres.
Every location on Earth will be located in
exactly two hemispheres.
Which hemispheres are we in?
Latitude and longitude are expressed using
coordinates.
Coordinates are two numbers expressed in
degrees (⁰).
Example: 40⁰N, 30⁰W
is read as
40 degrees North, 30 degrees West
Things to remember…
Latitude always comes first
Longitude always comes last
Now Let’s Practice!
Latitude and longitude form a grid of imaginary lines that are essential for pinpointing locations on Earth. The equator divides the planet into North and South hemispheres, while the prime meridian separates it into East and West hemispheres. With coordinates expressed using degrees, understanding latitude and longitude helps in navigating and locating precise positions globally.
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Lines of latitude and longitude are a grid of imaginary lines that cross the Earth. These lines help us to find exact locations on the Earths surface. Why do you think latitude and longitude are important?
Lines of latitude East to West, parallel to the equator. latitude run around the earth from The equator around the center of the earth from East to West. (like the Earth s belt) equator is an imaginary line that runs
Lines of longitude North to South. These lines are not parallel and will intersect at the north and south poles. longitude run around the earth from The prime meridian considered the center line in dealing with Longitude. prime meridian is
The Earth is divided into four hemispheres. The equator divides the earth into North and South hemispheres The prime meridian divides the earth into East and West hemispheres.
Every location on Earth will be located in exactly two hemispheres. Which hemispheres are we in?
Latitude and longitude are expressed using coordinates. Coordinates are two numbers expressed in degrees ( ). Example: 40 N, 30 W is read as 40 degrees North, 30 degrees West 40 degrees North, 30 degrees West
Things to remember Latitude always comes first Longitude always comes last Now Let s Practice!
