Using Maps
Grade 6•45 minutes•knowing the difference between latitude and longitude
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between lines of latitude and lines of longitude and describe their specific characteristics.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between relative location and absolute location. Give an example of each.
2. Describe lines of latitude and lines of longitude, including the direction they circle the Earth.
3. What is the significance of the Equator and the Prime Meridian in determining absolute locations?
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