Exploring Latitude and Longitude in NYS Reference Tables

This podcast episode from the Earth Science Reagent Review series focuses on understanding latitude and longitude using a generalized bedrock map of New York State. The instructor explains how to determine latitude and longitude by breaking down degrees into minutes, using examples of cities like Old Forge, Ithaca, Watertown, Jamestown, and Plattsburgh. The episode emphasizes the importance of coordinates in locating specific places and their role in GPS systems.

What is the primary focus of the Earth Science Reagent Review podcast?

• Ocean currents

• Weather patterns

• Latitude and longitude

• Rock formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the latitude value for the halfway marker between 43 degrees and 44 degrees?

• 44 degrees 15 minutes

• 43 degrees 15 minutes

• 43 degrees 30 minutes

• 43 degrees 45 minutes

How many minutes are there in one degree of latitude?

• 90 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

What is the longitude of Ithaca?

• 77 degrees west

• 76 degrees 30 minutes west

• 76 degrees 15 minutes west

• 76 degrees 45 minutes west

How do you determine the exact location on the planet using latitude and longitude?

• By using a ruler

• By using a map scale

• By using a coordinate system

• By using a compass

What are the coordinates for Watertown?

• 43 degrees 45 minutes north, 75 degrees 50 minutes west

• 43 degrees 50 minutes north, 75 degrees 55 minutes west

• 44 degrees 15 minutes north, 76 degrees 15 minutes west

• 44 degrees north, 76 degrees west

What is the latitude of Jamestown?

• 42 degrees north

• 42 degrees 5 minutes north

• 42 degrees 15 minutes north

• 43 degrees north

What is the longitude of Jamestown?

• 79 degrees west

• 79 degrees 15 minutes west

• 80 degrees west

• 78 degrees 45 minutes west

What are the coordinates for Plattsburgh?

• 45 degrees north, 73 degrees 30 minutes west

• 44 degrees 45 minutes north, 73 degrees 15 minutes west

• 45 degrees 15 minutes north, 74 degrees west

• 44 degrees 30 minutes north, 73 degrees west

What should you practice to improve your understanding of latitude and longitude?

• Reading maps

• Drawing maps

• Calculating coordinates

• Using a compass