Latitude and Longitude

Latitude lines measure

• distance north and south of the equator

• distance east and west of the equator

Lines of longitude

• measure distance north and south of the prime meridian

• measure distance east and west of the prime meridian

Which hemisphere is America located in?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in RED?

• The equator

• The prime meridian

• The southern hemisphere

• The eastern hemisphere

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in YELLOW?

• The equator

• The prime meridian

• The southern hemisphere

• The eastern hemisphere

Latitude and longitude are used to measure

• absolute location

• relative location