longitude and latitude

Longitude and Latitude

Theresa HardyVermilion Parish

Map of the World

The Equator and Prime Meridian

The Prime Meridian runs north and south.

It also separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

The Western Hemisphere is west

of the Prime Meridian.

The Eastern Hemisphere is east

of the Prime Meridian.

Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime

Meridian.

Florida is located at 80 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.

Japan is located at 140 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

What ocean is located at 40 degrees west longitude?

Atlantic Atlantic OceanOcean

The Equator runs east and west.

The Equator runs east and west.

The Northern Hemisphere is

north of the Equator.

The Southern Hemisphere is

south of the Equator.

Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator.

Mexico is located at 20 degrees north latitude of the Equator.

Antarctica is located at 80 degrees south latitude of the Equator.

What state in the United States is located near 60 degrees north latitude?

AlaskaAlaska

How can I find a location using longitude and latitude?

Start with directions: 60 N, 160 W

Which continent is located at 20 S, 20 E

AfricaAfrica

Which ocean is located at 0, 80 E

Indian Indian OceanOcean

Which ocean is located at 40 S, 140 W

Pacific Pacific OceanOcean

Which continent is located at 50 N, 100 W

North AmericaNorth America

World Map

Which state is located at 32 N, 100 W

TexasTexas

What is the latitude for star in the Gulf of Mexico?

TexasTexas

Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico

What is the latitude and longitude for star in Louisiana?

TexasTexas

Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico