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Why is it necessary to have latitudes and longitudes on maps or globes?
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∙ 12y ago
these are the imaginary lines to check the gmt and location of a place
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How many lines in latitude and longitude?
Latitude and longitude are angles that describe the location of a point on the Earth's surface. Longitudes range from zero to 180 degrees east or west. Latitudes range from zero to 90 degrees north or south. There are no official 'lines'. Some maps or globes have some lines printed on them to show where a few latitudes and longitudes are, and other maps and globes have no lines at all printed on them. I have mapping software that can print 324,000 latitude lines and 648,000 longitude lines if I want them, but I have never needed them yet.
What is the interval between lines of latitude and longitude in the world atlas?
There is no official set of "lines". Some globes and maps have more lines, spaced closer together. Some globes and maps have fewer lines, spaced farther apart. Some globes and maps have no lines at all. We have no way of knowing how many latitudes and longitudes are marked on the map that you're looking at today, and the next one you see may be marked at a different interval.
What are the imaginary lines on the maps?
The horizontal lines are called latitudes and the vertical lines are called longitudes.
Which map is an equal area projection where latitudes are represented by parallel lines but longitudes are represented by ellipses?
Atlas maps.
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
Why aren't there major latitude circles as 45 degrees north or south - since those latitudes are halfway between the equator and the poles?
Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 15° of latitude ... have lines marked at 45° north and 45° south. Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 10° of latitude ... don't. Some maps and globes have no lines printed on them at all.
What is the network of latitudes and longitudes?
The network of latitudes and longitudes refers to a system of geographical coordinates that are used to pinpoint locations on the Earth's surface. Latitudes are horizontal lines that measure the distance north or south of the equator, whereas longitudes are vertical lines that measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian. Together, these coordinates provide a precise way to identify any place on the planet.
Does maps or globes show the exact shapes?
Globes usually depict reality. Maps usually have some distortion to them.
What longitudinal line is Switzerland at?
Switzerland covers the range of longitude from 5.95° to 10.48° East. Every longitude in that range traverses Switzerland. Some maps and globes include some lines to help you estimate longitudes, and some don't. Where you see lines, don't get the idea that those are the only longitudes there are.
Since Earth is a sphere maps are?
Map are projections in a systematic transformation of the latitudes and longitudes of the locations on the surface of a sphere. Map projections distort the surface in a little bi, depending on the purpose of the map.
How can maps and globes be useful in life?
Globes and maps help you see our geography in an easy way. Whether you are traveling, studying, or just curious, maps and globes can show you oceans, cities, states, countries, and continents.
What do lines of latitude measure What do lines of longitude measure?
The lines don't measure anything, any more than the marks on a ruler do. Latitude and longitude are angles on the Earth's surface, measured between zero- references and the location you're trying to find or describe. Some maps and globes have some latitudes and longitudes marked on them, to help you estimate the angles. Just like the marks on a ruler.
