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Latitude

Latitude is the angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator. It is measured in degrees, with the equator being 0 degrees and the poles being 90 degrees north and south.

Study Guide

1. What is latitude?
   Latitude is the angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator.
2. How is latitude measured?
   Latitude is measured in degrees, with the equator being 0 degrees and the poles being 90 degrees north and south.
3. What are the lines of latitude called?
   The lines of latitude are called parallels.
4. How does latitude affect climate?
   Latitude influences climate by determining the amount of sunlight a region receives, which in turn affects temperature and weather patterns.
5. What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in relation to latitude?
   The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn mark the northernmost and southernmost points where the sun can appear directly overhead at noon, respectively.

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