Regents Longitude Latitude

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What is latitude?

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Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees. The Equator is 0° latitude, with values increasing to 90° at the poles.

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What is longitude?

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Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude, with values increasing to 180° east or west.

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What are the coordinates for New York State's highest peak, Mt. Marcy?

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The coordinates for Mt. Marcy are approximately 44°05' N, 73°55' W.

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How can you identify the Northern Hemisphere on a map?

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You can identify the Northern Hemisphere on a map by observing that the numbers on the latitude lines increase as they go north.

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What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0° longitude, which serves as the starting point for measuring longitude and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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What does 15° S and 30° W represent?

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15° S and 30° W represent a specific point on the globe located 15 degrees south of the Equator and 30 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.

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What is the approximate latitude and longitude of a location at 20.5° N, 70° W?

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The approximate latitude and longitude of this location is 20.5 degrees north of the Equator and 70 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.

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What is the purpose of latitude and longitude?

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Latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint exact locations on the Earth's surface, allowing for navigation and mapping.

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What happens to latitude values as you move from the Equator to the poles?

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As you move from the Equator to the poles, latitude values increase from 0° to 90°.

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What happens to longitude values as you move east or west from the Prime Meridian?

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As you move east from the Prime Meridian, longitude values increase up to 180°. As you move west, they also increase up to 180°.