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Together, latitude and longitude numbers can identify an exact position on Earth, giving its distance from the equator (latitude) and its relationship with the meridians that measure east and west (longitude). They were developed to provide uniform navigational information and can be determined using the calendar date and the known positions of stars.
Latitude and longitude provide a "grid system" by which any location on Earth can be specified.
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Why are latitudes concentric but longitudes meet at the poles?
Latitudes are parallel to the equator. Longitudes converge like elastics on a soccer ball.
What longitudes and latitudes is Afghanistan between?
to the nearest minute between longitudes 60e31 & 74e53 & between latitudes 29n22 & 38n29
Who created the latitudes and the longitudes?
ptolemy
Why are longitudes parallel?
They aren't, latitudes are.
Do you read latitudes first or longitudes first?
Latitudes, the north/south coordinates.
Will latitudes and longitudes vary with projection system?
No.
Who drew latitudes and longitudes on the Earth?
Your mamma
What is the country in 90 to 45?
I tried. Believe me, I tried. But I finally had to give up trying to figure out whether 90 and 45 are latitudes or longitudes, and if they're latitudes, whether they're north or south latitudes, and if they're longitudes, whether they're east or west longitudes.
Who founded the latitudes and longitudes?
an roman intelligent man
What is the importance of latitudes and longitudes?
It tells people where they are in the world.
What are the latitudes and longitudes of the major tsunamis?
100, 542
How is knowledge of longitudes and latitudes is important for people?
The knowledge of latitude and longitude is important for people because it helps them to understand and locates the geographical location and globe better. The use of latitudes and longitudes offer a better and quick grasp of geographical facts.It determines the time zones of the different regions of the world. With the help of longitudes and latitudes, it is easy to calculate local time and standard time. Longitudes and latitudes also help in calculating the distance from one place to another.
