1. Lines of Latitude and Longitude

2. Latitude
Latitude: A line on a map or globe that runs east and west and measures distance north or south of the equator

3. The Equator
Equator: A latitude line around the earth, an equal distance from both poles.
Measures 0 degrees
Starting point for measuring latitude.

4. Longitude
Longitude: A line on a map or globe that runs north and south and measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

5. Prime Meridian
Prime Meridian: the zero meridian (0°), used as a reference line from which longitude east and west is measured.
Passes through Greenwich, England

6. Review Map