1. Understanding Location
Latitude & Longitude
Geo 20

2. Finding Locations
In order to find the precise location of any place on earth we can use a grid system.
Latitude and Longitude

3. Latitude
The equator (0°) is the starting point for measuring latitude.
Latitude lines run parallel to the equator.
Latitude lines above the equator are marked with an N for north, while latitude lines running below the equator are labeled with an S for south.

4. Longitude
The prime meridian (0°) is the starting point for measuring longitude.
Longitude lines to the right of the prime meridian are marked E for east, and those on the left are marked W for west.

5. Latitude & Longitude

7. Latitude & Longitude: Review
Activities 1-6
World Cities Latitude & Longitude
Canadian Latitude & Longitude