6. 2.4 Latitude & Longitude (2)

  • Earth is divided into a grid of vertical parallels(lines) of longitude and horizontal meridians(lines) of latitude.
  • The meridian of longitude which is defined as 0 degrees is known as the Prime Meridian which is located in Greenwich England.
  • The line of latitude which is defined as 0 degrees is known as the Equator.
6.2.4 Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth:
(a) axis and direction of rotation;
(b) geographic and magnetic poles;
(c) the equator;
(d) parallels of latitude;
(e) meridians of longitude;
(f) Greenwich (Prime) Meridian;
(g) latitude/longitude.