- Latitude measures the distance north or south of the Equator, which is at 0°. Lines of latitude run horizontally and are parallel to each other.
- Longitude measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is at 0°. Lines of longitude run vertically and converge at the poles.
- The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
- Coordinates are given as (latitude, longitude), for example, a location might be at 40°N, 75°W.
- Latitude values range from 0° at the Equator to 90°N at the North Pole and 90°S at the South Pole.
- Longitude values range from 0° at the Prime Meridian to 180°E and 180°W.
- The grid formed by latitude and longitude lines allows for precise location identification anywhere on Earth.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude test.
