Location on Earth
Students use latitude and longitude to locate places on Earth. They understand the equator, prime meridian, and hemispheres.
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Students use latitude and longitude to locate places on Earth. They understand the equator, prime meridian, and hemispheres.
Key Questions
- How do latitude and longitude pinpoint a location?
- What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?
- How do we calculate angular distance between two coordinates?
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