Lines Of Latitude And Longitude Flashcards
1
Q
What are lines of latitude
A
Imaginary lines that go around the earth. They show how far north or south a place is. They are measured from the equator, which is found at 0° latitude
2
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What are lines of longitude
A
Imaginary lines that go over the earth. They show how far East or West a place is. They are measured from what is known as Greenwich Meridian line, found at 0° longitude
3
Q
What do lines of latitude and longitude help us locate
A
They help us locate places accurately
4
Q
How many degrees away from the equator is the Tropic of Cancer
A
23.5° above the equator
5
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How many degrees away from the equator is the Tropic of Capricorn
A
23.5° below he equator
