Latitude and LongitudeThe grid that gives every place on Earth an address.4th GradeLATITUDELines run across, east to westMeasure how far north or south0ยฐ is the EquatorRange: 0ยฐ to 90ยฐ N or SLike rungs on a ladderLONGITUDELines run up and down, pole topoleMeasure how far east or west0ยฐ is the Prime MeridianRange: 0ยฐ to 180ยฐ E or WLike segments of an orangeTHE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERSAlways give latitude first: 51ยฐN, 0ยฐW is London. Reversing themputs you in the wrong hemisphere.Lat is flat. That one rhyme settles which is which.Latitude and Longitudelittleactivity.com

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Social Studies ยท 4th Grade

Latitude and Longitude

The grid that gives every place on Earth an address.

How to use it

Look up your town's coordinates and find them on a globe.

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Grade
4th Grade
Ages
9โ€“10
Subject
Social Studies
Pages
1

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