The function of latitude is to tell us far north south the equator we are.
The function of longitude is to tell us east and west of the prime meridian we are.
The line latitude and longitude are there to help humans understand the difference between the north, south, east and west.
The function of latitude is to tell us far north south the equator we are.
The function of longitude is to tell us east and west of the prime meridian we are.
It is a means of measurement of where places are in relationship to the Equator or the Prime Meridian.
To establish an exact position on the planet.
To locate any spot on the Earth's surface.
To fix locations.
To establish an exact position on the planet.
Each 'meridian' is a line of constant longitude.
Lines of latitude and longitude allows any position on the Earth to be plotted.
longitude
Most maps will show latitude and longitude lines, if not, they're ALWAYS on a globe.
To establish an exact position on the planet.
Their meaning, purpose, characteristics, and use are widely misunderstood.
latitude?
lines of latitude
Each 'meridian' is a line of constant longitude.
Latitude.
Every meridian of longitude is perpendicular to every parallel of latitude, and every parallel of latitude is perpendicular to every meridian of longitude.
Latitude and longitude
The lines that intercept latitude lines are lines of longitude.
Lines of Longitude
Every parallel of latitude crosses every meridian of longitude.
Longitude lines go vertically and latitude lines go horizontally.