Western Hemisphere and Geography

What on a map shows us directions in relation to other places?

• Grid lines
• Compass rose
• Scale bar
• Map legend

Longitude

• Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the surface of the Earth

• A line of longitude that defines 0 degrees longitude and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• A line of longitude that defines 0 degrees longitude and divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east–west position of a point on the surface of the Earth

Tropic of Cancer

• 23.5 degrees South latitude
• 23.5 degrees North latitude
• 0 degrees latitude
• 45 degrees North latitude

Equator

• An imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

• The Tropic of Cancer, also known as the Northern Tropic, is the Earth's northernmost circle of latitude where the Sun can be seen directly overhead.

• The geographical dimensions of a map that shows mountains, lakes, and rivers

• International Date Line

Arctic Circle

• A circle located in the south

• Where Eskimos meet the Pueblos

• The Arctic Circle is one of the two polar circles, and the located mostly south

• The Arctic Circle is one of the two polar circles, and the located mostly north

Caribbean

• Located in the Pacific Ocean near Russia and China

• Is a subregion of the Americas that includes the Caribbean Sea and its islands,

• Part of Africa where its hot and has tropical weather

• On the banks of the Indian Ocean

Geography

• The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere

• The scientific study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment

• The scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes.

• The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies

Western Hemisphere

• The Western Hemisphere consists of Asia and Antarctica.
• The Western Hemisphere is solely made up of Africa.
• The Western Hemisphere includes North America and South America.
• The Western Hemisphere only includes Europe.

Prime Meridian

• The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees longitude.
• The Prime Meridian is the line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• The Prime Meridian is located at 90 degrees longitude.
• The Prime Meridian runs through the United States.

Hemisphere

• Half of a sphere
• A mathematical equation
• A geographical region
• A type of fruit