Earth Science Mapping

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What is latitude?

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Latitude is a measurement of distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees.

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What is longitude?

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Longitude is a measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees.

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How many degrees are in one full rotation of the Earth?

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There are 360 degrees in one full rotation of the Earth.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0° latitude.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, located at 0° longitude.

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How many minutes are in one degree of latitude?

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There are 60 minutes in one degree of latitude.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° North latitude and marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5° South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What does elevation refer to?

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Elevation refers to the height of a point above sea level.

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of the features that appear on the Earth's surface, including elevation.