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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.
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∙ 15y agoLongitudinal lines, just like latitudinal lines, tells on a map where a place is located. They measure east-west, so they tell how much a place is to the east or west of the world on a map.
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∙ 13y agoLines of latitude tell you how far north or south of the equator you are. The equator, the tropics and the arctic and antarctic circles are all lines of latitude.
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∙ 13y agoOn a map, longitude lines go up and down, AKA vertically. Latitude lines are horizontal lines on a map.
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What is the purpose of lines of longitude and latitude?
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.
Estimate the latitude and longitude of Alexandria?
We'd be glad to if you would tell us which of the Alexandrias you mean. There are 16 in the US alone.
What does longitude and latitude lines help us do?
Latitude and longitude are angles used to describe the location of any point on Earth. They are the 'address' of the point.
What is the latitude and longitude for San Jose US?
37 deg 20' N latitude, 121deg 53' W longitude.
What is my location in longitude and latitude?
Without knowing where you are, we can't tell you that.
What is the purpose of lines of longitude and latitude?
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.
Estimate the latitude and longitude of Alexandria?
We'd be glad to if you would tell us which of the Alexandrias you mean. There are 16 in the US alone.
What does longitude and latitude lines help us do?
Latitude and longitude are angles used to describe the location of any point on Earth. They are the 'address' of the point.
How can you tell the difference between latitude lines and longitude lines?
Latitude lines run parallel to the equator and measure a location's distance north or south of the equator, while longitude lines run perpendicular to the equator and measure a location's distance east or west of the prime meridian. Latitude lines are represented by horizontal lines on maps, while longitude lines are represented by vertical lines.
What is the latitude and longitude of a seacoast?
It doesn't work that way. You could tell the latitude and longitude of one spot but not seacoast in general.
Is the democratic republic of Congo on latitude or longitude?
Every point on Earth has a latitude and a longitude. Together, they tell you exactly where the point is located.
What is the latitude and longitude for San Jose US?
37 deg 20' N latitude, 121deg 53' W longitude.
What is the absolute lacation of Washington DC?
What is the latitude and longitude of the US Capitol? Latitude: 38°53'23N Longitude: 77°00'27W
How are latitude and longitude used for?
they are used to tell what your location on the earth is.
What is my location in longitude and latitude?
Without knowing where you are, we can't tell you that.
What do lines of longitude tell us on a map?
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.
What is the latitude and longitude of New Orleans in US?
Latitude: N 29° 57' 52.9999" Longitude: W 90° 4' 14.0002"
