Understanding Latitude and Longitude Concepts

Mr. Wasserman introduces geography skills, focusing on longitude and latitude lines. He explains how these lines help locate places on Earth, a three-dimensional sphere. Longitude lines run from pole to pole, while latitude lines circle the globe horizontally. The video also covers historical maps showing exploration routes, emphasizing the importance of understanding coordinates for navigation. Students are tasked with reading specific pages and completing embedded questions.

What is the primary purpose of longitude and latitude lines on maps?

• To measure the distance between two points

• To locate places on Earth

• To determine the climate of a location

• To calculate the area of a region

Where do longitude lines originate from?

• The north and south poles

• The prime meridian

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The equator

How are lines of longitude labeled?

• From 0 to 90 degrees

• From 0 to 180 degrees

• From 0 to 360 degrees

• From 0 to 270 degrees

What is the starting point for latitude lines?

• The equator

• The Tropic of Capricorn

• The prime meridian

• The north pole

How are latitude lines north of the equator labeled?

• With a W

• With an N

• With an E

• With an S

Between which degrees of longitude does Indiana fall?

• 80 and 83 degrees west

• 85 and 88 degrees west

• 84 and 87 degrees west

• 90 and 93 degrees west

What is the range of latitude degrees for Indiana?

• 40 and 44 degrees north

• 34 and 38 degrees north

• 38 and 42 degrees north

• 36 and 40 degrees north

What do historical maps often show besides physical locations?

• Economic data

• Paths of explorers

• Weather patterns

• Population density

Who was Robert LaSalle?

• A geographer

• A cartographer

• A historian

• An explorer

What does the term 'portaging' refer to?

• Mapping new territories

• Walking long distances

• Carrying boats over land

• Sailing across the ocean