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latitude and longitude lines

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Lines that run horizontally on earth are called lines of ____.

latitude

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Latitude lines are measured in degrees ____ and ____.

north and south

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Longitude lines are measured in degrees ___ and ___.

east and west

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Is the United States located east or west of the Prime Meridian?

west

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Is the United States located north or south of the Equator?

north

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When reporting coordinates, which is listed first, latitude or longitude?

Latitude

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Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 90 degrees West?

Illinois

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Using this map, which state is located at 30 degrees North, 100 degrees West?

Texas

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Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 110 degrees West?

Utah

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What is 0 degrees latitude called?

the equator

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What is 0 degrees longitude called?

the prime meridian

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Do coordinates show an absolute or relative location?

absolute

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What device uses coordinates and who uses these devices?

A GPS and these are used by humans, captains, pilots, etc. to navigate!

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