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Lines that are PARALLEL and run from East to West are lines of latitude or longitude?
Latitude, also known as parallels
Lines that run from North to South and are also known as meridians are lines of latitude or longitude?
Longitude
What is 0 degrees Latitude known as?
the Equator
What is 0 degrees longitude known as?
the Prime Meridian
What town in England does the PM run through?
Greenwich
If Polaris is 45 degrees above the horizon, what is the observers latitude? Don't forget direction!!
45 degrees N
Which option shows a latitude value written correctly? A. 65 degrees W B. 65 degrees N
B. Latitude values are always North or South of the Equator
Which option shows a longitude value written correctly? A. 65 degrees W B. 65 degrees N
A. Longitude values are always East or West of the Prime Meridian
If an observer view Polaris from 45 degrees N latitude, what is the altitude of Polaris?
45 degrees
Use your ESRT to name a continent that touches the Equator.
Africa, South America...
Which city in NYS is located at 43 degrees 20' N, 76 degrees 30' W ?
Oswego
What NYS city is located at 43 degrees 10' N, 76 degrees 10' W ?
Syracuse
Give me the approximate latitude and longitude for the Hawaii Hot Spot.
20 degrees N, 160 degrees W
Would I be able to see Polaris in the southern hemisphere? Yes or No.
No. Polaris is almost directly above the geographic North Pole.
Look at the map on page 3 of you ESRT. What body of water is North of NYS?
Lake Ontario
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
90 degrees N
