- latitude: measures the distance north or south of the equator
- longitude: measures the distance east and west of the prime meridian
- meridians: lines of longitude that run north to south or vertically
- parallels: lines of latitude that run east to west or horizontally
- plot: to find and place a location on a grid
- prime meridian: an imaginary line that connects the North and South Poles
- vertical: up and down or going north to south
- 0° latitude: the location of the equator and the start of latitude on a map
- 0° longitude: the location of the prime meridian and the start of longitude on a map
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude worksheet 5th grade.