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Latitude and Longitude

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  • Is the United States located east or west of the Prime Meridian?
    west
  • What is 0 degrees longitude called?
    the prime meridian
  • What is 0 degrees latitude called?
    the equator
  • Using this map, which state is located at 30 degrees North, 100 degrees West?
    Texas
  • Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 90 degrees West?
    Illinois
  • Do coordinates show an absolute or relative location?
    absolute
  • Latitude lines are measured in degrees ____ and ____.
    north and south
  • Lines that run horizontally on earth are called lines of ____.
    latitude
  • Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 110 degrees West?
    Utah
  • Is the United States located north or south of the Equator?
    north
  • What device uses coordinates and who uses these devices?
    A GPS and these are used by humans, captains, pilots, etc. to navigate!
  • Longitude lines are measured in degrees ___ and ___.
    east and west
  • When reporting coordinates, which is listed first, latitude or longitude?
    Latitude