The task involves identifying and labeling the important lines of latitude on a globe. Here is the solution with explanations:
Important Lines of Latitude:
1.
North Pole: The topmost point on the globe, where all lines of longitude converge.
2.
Arctic Circle: A line of latitude located at approximately 66.5° North. It marks the boundary of the Arctic region.
3.
Tropic of Cancer: A line of latitude located at approximately 23.5° North. It is the northernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead at noon.
4.
Equator: The line of latitude located at 0°. It divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
5.
Tropic of Capricorn: A line of latitude located at approximately 23.5° South. It is the southernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead at noon.
6.
Antarctic Circle: A line of latitude located at approximately 66.5° South. It marks the boundary of the Antarctic region.
7.
South Pole: The bottommost point on the globe, where all lines of longitude converge.
Filling in the Blanks:
Based on the image provided, here is how you should label the lines of latitude:
1.
Topmost Line (North Pole):
North Pole
2.
Second Line from Top (Arctic Circle):
Arctic Circle
3.
Middle Line (Equator):
Equator
4.
Fourth Line from Top (Tropic of Cancer):
Tropic of Cancer
5.
Fifth Line from Top (Tropic of Capricorn):
Tropic of Capricorn
6.
Sixth Line from Top (Antarctic Circle):
Antarctic Circle
7.
Bottom Line (South Pole):
South Pole
Final Answer:
```
North Pole
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
Antarctic Circle
South Pole
```
Explanation:
- The
North Pole and
South Pole are the extreme points of the Earth's axis.
- The
Equator is the most significant line of latitude, dividing the Earth into two equal hemispheres.
- The
Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn mark the boundaries of the tropics, where the Sun reaches its maximum declination.
- The
Arctic Circle and
Antarctic Circle define the polar regions, beyond which the Sun does not set during the summer solstice and does not rise during the winter solstice.
This completes the labeling of the important lines of latitude on the globe.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet latitude and longitude grid.
