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Imaginary lines that run horizontally from east to west on a globe or map
Latitudes
The latitude that divides the Earth into 2 equal halves
Equator
The total number of latitudes including the Equator
181
Why are latitudes important?
They tell us how far north or south we are from the Equator.
One feature of the Equator
It is the largest latitude
The line of latitude located at 23.5°N of the Equator
Tropic of Cancer
The line of latitude located at 23.5°S of the Equator
Tropic of Capricon
The line of latitude located at 66.5°S of the Equator
Antarctic Circle
The line of latitude located at 66.5°N of the Equator
Arctic Circle
Imaginary lines that run vertically between the North Pole and the South Pole on a map or globe
Longitude
Another word for longitude
Meridians
All longitudes are of equal lengths. True or False?
True
Total number of longitudes
360
The longitude that passes through Greenwich is called the _______________.
Prime Meridian
The longitude that divided the Earth into 2 equal halves - The Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
The longitude located at 180°E or W which is exactly opposite the Prime Meridian
International Date Line
