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Latitude and longitude are angles used to describe the location
of any point on Earth. They are the 'address' of the point.
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∙ 12y ago-- Tell others where you are, or keep a record of it.
-- Decide how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
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Do lines of latitude help us determine absolute location?
Lines of latitude must be used with lines of longitude to help us find the absolute location. Lines of latitude alone cannot determine absolute location.
What Imaginary lines that help us determine location?
equator , prime merdian
Why are lines of latitude and longitude imaginary lines?
The lines are "imaginary", because they don't really exist in nature. We created most of those lines, mathematically, and we use these lines to help us describe where we are. We draw those lines on the maps and globes to help us describe things. There's one of those "imaginary" lines that have some physical meaning; the equator.
What is the purpose of lines of longitude and latitude?
The function of latitude is to tell us far north south the equator we are. The function of longitude is to tell us east and west of the prime meridian we are.
What do latitude and longitude tell us?
The lines on a map or globe that go vertically and match with the lines of latitude to tell the exact pin points of a place.
Do lines of latitude help us determine absolute location?
Lines of latitude must be used with lines of longitude to help us find the absolute location. Lines of latitude alone cannot determine absolute location.
What are the lines on maps and globes that help us find places?
Longitude and latitude
What Imaginary lines that help us determine location?
equator , prime merdian
Do planes use latitude and longitude for navigation?
Airplanes do indeed us longitude and latitude for navigation. The intersecting lines are perfect for flying from one point to another.
What do lines of longitude tell us on a map?
Lines of longitude tells us where we are in relation to the Prime Meridian, either to the west or east.For an exact position on Earth, both lines of latitude and longitude (in degrees plus minutes and seconds) are used.
How longitudes help us?
Longitude helps us to define the position we are. Longitude increase towards the east. The compass is used to measure longitude.
Why are lines of latitude and longitude imaginary lines?
The lines are "imaginary", because they don't really exist in nature. We created most of those lines, mathematically, and we use these lines to help us describe where we are. We draw those lines on the maps and globes to help us describe things. There's one of those "imaginary" lines that have some physical meaning; the equator.
What do the lines of latitude and longitude give us?
They enable mariners, especially, to pin-point their position on their charts and on the world.
What is the purpose of lines of longitude and latitude?
The function of latitude is to tell us far north south the equator we are. The function of longitude is to tell us east and west of the prime meridian we are.
What do latitude and longitude tell us?
The lines on a map or globe that go vertically and match with the lines of latitude to tell the exact pin points of a place.
What is the latitude and longitude for San Jose US?
37 deg 20' N latitude, 121deg 53' W longitude.
What is the absolute lacation of Washington DC?
What is the latitude and longitude of the US Capitol? Latitude: 38°53'23N Longitude: 77°00'27W
