Globe Skills

Latitude A series of horizontal lines used to measure distance north or south of the Equator. Also called Parallels

Equator Line that divides the world into northern and southern hemispheres. 0 ° latitude

Northern limit of the tropical zone on Earth – 23.5° North Tropic of Cancer Northern limit of the tropical zone on Earth – 23.5° North

Southern limit of the tropical zone on Earth – 23.5° South Tropic of Capricorn Southern limit of the tropical zone on Earth – 23.5° South

Limit of the Northern polar zone on Earth – 66.5° N Arctic Circle Limit of the Northern polar zone on Earth – 66.5° N

Limit of the Southern polar zone on Earth – 66.5° S Antarctic Circle Limit of the Southern polar zone on Earth – 66.5° S

Climate The typical temperature and precipitation for a place over the course of one year There are three zones: Tropical, Temperate, and Polar

Tropical Climate: Between Tropics of Cancer And Capricorn. Hot all year

Temperate Climate: Between Tropics and Polar circles. Hot/warm summers, cold/cool winters.

Polar Climate: Between Arctic/Antarctic circles and the poles. Cold all year.

Longitude A series of vertical lines used to measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Also called meridians

Prime Meridian Line that divides the world into eastern and western hemispheres. 0° longitude. Opposite the International Date Line

International Date Line Line where one day turns into the next, 180 ° longitude. Opposite the Prime Meridian.

Time Zone Areas of the earth measured in segments of roughly 15° longitude. Each of these areas represents a different hour of the day