Locating Places on Earth

1. Latitudes and longitudes form a network of ___________­­­­____ lines which allow us to locate any places on the Earth`s surface.

(a)  

2. The equator divides the Earth into two equal halves called northern and southern (a)   .

The Earth`s (a)   is an imaginary line that connects the north and south poles and passes through the center of the earth.

The (a)   is at latitude of 0°.

There are 180 parallels of latitudes and (a)   meridians of longitudes.

The longitude of 0 ° is called the (a)   meridian.

Which letter would you find at 15 degree S, 60 degree W?

(a)  

Which letter would you find at 30 degree S, 30 degree E?

(a)  

Which letter would you find at 60 degree N, 120 degree E?

(a)  

Locate places (lat-long) using a map. After giving the exact location of each place, make a conclusion on the climate of the places. Describe what is the possible weather and climate of the place.

10. Thailand

11. Europe

12. Mongolia

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