Lines of longitiude and latitude Flashcards
1
Q
Longitude
A
known as parellels east to west direction measure distance north or south of equator
2
Q
Latitude
A
known as meridians, north to south direction measire distance east or west of prime meridian
3
Q
Artic circle
A
66.5 degrees north
4
Q
Tropic of cancer
A
23 degrees north
5
Q
Equator
A
0.0 degrees
6
Q
Tropic of capricorn
A
23.5 degrees south
7
Q
antartic circle
A
66.5 degrees south
8
Q
Prime meridian
A
0.0 degrees
