Latitude and Longitude: Mapping Absolute Locations on Earth

This video tutorial explains the concepts of latitude and longitude, which are imaginary lines used to determine absolute location on Earth. It covers the characteristics of latitude lines, which run horizontally and are called parallels, and longitude lines, which run vertically and are called meridians. The tutorial also provides practical guidance on using these coordinates to find specific locations on a map, using examples like New Orleans and Berlin. Students are encouraged to take notes and will have their understanding checked in class.

What is the term for the exact spot on Earth of a geographic feature?

• Approximate location

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• General location

What are lines of latitude also known as?

• Meridians

• Equators

• Parallels

• Axes

Which line divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

• International date line

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime meridian

What is the zero degree line of longitude called?

• Prime meridian

• Equator

• International date line

• Tropic of Capricorn

Longitude lines are also referred to as what?

• Equators

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Axes

Which line is opposite the prime meridian on the globe?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• International date line

• Tropic of Capricorn

When using a large world map, why might it be difficult to find an exact location?

• Maps are too small

• Not all degrees are marked

• Maps are not accurate

• Coordinates are not visible

Which city is located at 30 degrees north latitude by 90 degrees west longitude?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• New Orleans

• Chicago

What are the coordinates for Berlin, Germany?

• 34 degrees south, 58 degrees west

• 40 degrees north, 74 degrees west

• 48 degrees north, 2 degrees east

• 52 degrees north, 13 degrees east

What should students do if they have questions about the tutorial?

• Ignore them

• Ask a friend

• Bring them to class

• Search online