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Lines On the Earth. models. Maps and globes are __________ that represent the Earth. A. Lines of _____________________. At what two places do these lines cross? ____________________________________ The 0 o line is called the ________________________. Longitude. North and South Poles.
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Lines On the Earth
models Maps and globes are __________ that represent the Earth. A. Lines of _____________________. At what two places do these lines cross? ____________________________________ The 0o line is called the ________________________. Longitude North and South Poles Prime Meridian
Latitude B. Lines of __________________________. TRUE OR FALSE? These lines run parallel to each other. The 0o line is called the ________________________. Equator
360o A circle is divided into 360 degrees, or equal parts.
90o 90o 90o 90o When divided into 4 equal quarters, how many degrees in each part?
180o 180o When divided into halves, how many degrees in each half?
-Cross only at poles Lines of Longitude -All lines are of equal length -Tell you how far EAST or WEST you are -Numbered from 0° – 180° E or W -Prime Meridian is Oo
Lines of Latitude -Lines of different length -NEVER cross -Tell you how far NORTH or SOUTH you are -Numbered from 0° – 90° N or S -Equator is Oo