Latitude and longitude are angles used to describe the location
of any point on Earth. They are the 'address' of the point.
-- Tell others where you are, or keep a record of it.
-- Decide how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Lines of latitude must be used with lines of longitude to help us find the absolute location. Lines of latitude alone cannot determine absolute location.
equator , prime merdian
The lines are "imaginary", because they don't really exist in nature. We created most of those lines, mathematically, and we use these lines to help us describe where we are. We draw those lines on the maps and globes to help us describe things. There's one of those "imaginary" lines that have some physical meaning; the equator.
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 lines on a map or globe that go vertically and match with the lines of latitude to tell the exact pin points of a place.
Lines of latitude must be used with lines of longitude to help us find the absolute location. Lines of latitude alone cannot determine absolute location.
Lines of latitude and longitude help us locate places on maps and globes. Latitude lines run horizontally and measure the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude lines run vertically and measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian. By using these lines, we can pinpoint the exact coordinates of any location on Earth.
equator , prime merdian
Airplanes do indeed us longitude and latitude for navigation. The intersecting lines are perfect for flying from one point to another.
Lines of longitude, also known as meridians, indicate the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is 0 degrees longitude. They help us determine time zones and accurately pinpoint locations on Earth's surface.
The lines are "imaginary", because they don't really exist in nature. We created most of those lines, mathematically, and we use these lines to help us describe where we are. We draw those lines on the maps and globes to help us describe things. There's one of those "imaginary" lines that have some physical meaning; the equator.
They enable mariners, especially, to pin-point their position on their charts and on the world.
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 lines on a map or globe that go vertically and match with the lines of latitude to tell the exact pin points of a place.
37 deg 20' N latitude, 121deg 53' W longitude.
What is the latitude and longitude of the US Capitol? Latitude: 38°53'23N Longitude: 77°00'27W
Lines of latitude and longitude form an imaginary grid, allowing any point on the World to be located reasonably accurately. They are also very useful in marine navigation.