Latitude and Longitude

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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.

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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.

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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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What is the significance of 90° latitude?

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90° latitude represents the North and South Poles.

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What are the coordinates of the North Pole?

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The coordinates of the North Pole are 90° N, 0° E/W.

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What are the coordinates of the South Pole?

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The coordinates of the South Pole are 90° S, 0° E/W.

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How do you determine the altitude of a star like Polaris?

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The altitude of Polaris is approximately equal to the latitude of the observer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the relationship between latitude and climate?

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Latitude affects climate; areas near the equator are generally warmer, while areas near the poles are colder.

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What is a coordinate system?

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A coordinate system is a method for identifying the location of points on a map using latitude and longitude.