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We use longitude and latitude when looking at a map to calculate time.

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Q: Why would you use longitude and latitude when looking at a map?
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How you use latitude and longitude to locate somewhere on a map?

Use the latitude and longitude lines on the map along with the coordinates. Find where the two coordinates meet and that will be the location you are looking for.


What would help you find a location on a map?

Latitude and Longitude map


What are map grids called?

I believe you are looking for the words - Longitude and Latitude of the grid system.


What is the importance of latitude and longitude on a map?

Latitude and longitude are able to pinpoint a certain location on Earth accurately on a map.


What lines are part of a grid system on the map?

Latitude and longitude


What is the latitude and longitude for the point A on the map?

Without seeing the map, this question is impossible to answer. But think of a map as a graph, the latitude relates to the X-Axis while the Longitude is analagous to the Y-Axis, so the Latitude will be what the X-Value would be and the Longitude would be the Y-Value.


Are latitude lines vertical or horizontal?

Latitude lines are horizontal lines that run parallel to the equator on a map. They measure how far north or south a location is from the equator.


Why are lines of longitude and latitude important on a map or globe?

Latitude and Longitude are used to point to exactly where you want to be


How is a grid created on a map?

By Longitude and Latitude


When can you use latitude and longitude coordinate?

on a map


What does degrees mean on a map?

latitude and longitude


How do the earth's latitude system contrast with lines of longitude?

Latitude will always be north and south on a world map. Longitude will always be east and west on a map.