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Bellwork 1. What is the name of the line at 0* longitude?
2. What is the name of the line at 0* latitude? 3. You would most likely find examples of topography on what type of map? a. physical b. time zone c. political d. climate 4. Topography is the __________ features of a place. a. underground b. climate c. global d. surface
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Latitude and Longitude
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F.O.A. (Bellwork)
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Essential Question What are the main coordinates on a map?
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Today Quiz Latitude and Longitude BrainPop Notes
Practice with latitude longitude
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Two types of Location Relative Location Absolute Location
Found by using Latitude and Longitude
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Latitude Run West to East Parallel, they do not touch
Measure North and South of Equator 0-90 Degrees North & South
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Longitude Run North and South Touch at North and South Poles
Measure East and West of Prime Meridian 0-180 Degrees East and West
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Lines to Remember 0* Latitude = Equator 0* Longitude = Prime Meridian
180* Longitude = International Date Line 23.5* N = Tropic of Cancer 23.5* S = Tropic of Capricorn
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66.5* N = Arctic Circle 66.5* S = Antarctic Circle 90* N = North Pole 90* S = South Pole
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a. 30*N, 30*W b. 60*S, 90*E c. 0*, 150* W d. 60*N, 0* e. 30*N, 180*E
Homework – Find the following coordinates on your top map. Write the letter in the correct location. a. 30*N, 30*W b. 60*S, 90*E c. 0*, 150* W d. 60*N, 0* e. 30*N, 180*E
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