Latitude
Latitude is the angular distance of a location north or south of the Earth's equator. It is measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds and ranges from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.
Key Points to Remember:
- Latitude lines are also called parallels and run east-west around the globe.
- The equator is the starting point for measuring latitude and is 0°.
- Locations north of the equator are expressed as positive values, while locations south of the equator are expressed as negative values.
- Latitude helps in determining climate zones and navigation.
Study Tips:
- Memorize the important latitudinal lines such as the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), Arctic Circle (66.5°N), and Antarctic Circle (66.5°S).
- Understand the relationship between latitude and climate. Areas near the equator experience a tropical climate, while those closer to the poles have a polar climate.
- Practice using latitude coordinates to locate specific places on a map or globe.
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