Explain the function of latitude and longitude?

Answer 1

Their function is to succinctly and precisely identify, report, and describe the location of any point on the Earth's surface, in a system that permits the rapid, accurate calculation of the direction and length of the shortest route between any two points.

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.

Answer 2

Latitude and longitude are geographic coordinates used to pinpoint locations on Earth's surface. Latitude measures north-south position relative to the equator, and longitude measures east-west position relative to the Prime Meridian. Together, they provide a precise way to identify any point on the planet.