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Understanding Latitude and Longitude: Key Concepts in Geography

This text explores fundamental geographical concepts including latitude, longitude, meridians, parallels, the Equator, and the Prime Meridian. Latitude is defined as an imaginary line measuring distance north or south of the Equator, while longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Meridians and parallels serve as alternate terms for lines of longitude and latitude, respectively. The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and the Prime Meridian divides it into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres.

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Understanding Latitude and Longitude: Key Concepts in Geography

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  1. USI.2a Vocabulary

  2. latitude • Imaginary line that measures distance north and south of the equator.

  3. longitude • Imaginary line that measures distance east and west of the prime meridian.

  4. meridian • Another name for a line of longitude.

  5. parallel • Another name for a line of latitude.

  6. Equator • An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres

  7. Prime Meridian • An imaginary line that divides the Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres.

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