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Latitude and Longitude Notes

Learn all about latitude and longitude, the imaginary lines that help pinpoint exact locations on a map. Latitude indicates how far north or south you are from the Equator, while longitude tells your distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Latitude and Longitude Notes

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  1. Latitude and Longitude Notes

  2. Latitude and Longitude • Are imaginary lines on a map • They help you to pin point an exact location on a map

  3. Latitude Tells you how far NORTH or SOUTH of the equator you are. 0o (zero) degrees latitude is called the EQUATOR.

  4. Longitude Tells you how far EAST or WEST of the prime meridian you are. 0o (zero) degrees longitude is called the PRIME MERIDIAN.

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  6. Famous Landmarks • Eifel Tower - 49o , 2o • Niagra Falls - 43o, -79o • Taj Mahal - 27o, 78o • White House - 39o, -77o • Rio de Janeiro - -23o, -43o • Los Angeles - -37o, -72o • Sydney - -34o, 151o

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