Lines of Latitude, Longitude, & Hemispheres Geography is filled with imaginary lines….

Imaginary Lines Geographers divide the Earth into lines of latitude and longitude

Latitude Lines of Latitude run from east to west Also called Parallels b/c they will never intersect (touch) Latitude

The Equator Equator The Equator is 0 degree latitude Is located halfway between the North and South Poles Divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Equator

Measurement of Latitude Lines of latitude are always measured in degrees north or south of the Equator For example: 15° N

Longitude Lines run from north to south Also referred to as Meridians The lines meet at the North and South Poles Longitude

The Prime Meridian The Prime Meridian measures at 0 degrees longitude Divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Measurement of Longitude Lines of longitude are always measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian For example: 15° W

Check for Understanding Use the maps on your desk to complete the following tasks…. List 3 countries that the Equator runs through List 3 countries that the Prime Meridian runs through List a U.S. city that is close to 30° N List a U.S. city that is close to 90° W

Check for Understanding Use the maps on your desk to complete the following tasks…. 5. What two hemispheres in the US located in? 6. Name two continents located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere: 7. Name one continent located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

Absolute Location Practice Open your book to page 672 and give the latitude and longitude of the following cities:

Madrid, Spain Lisbon, Portugal Manchester, England Oslo, Norway Tampere, Finland Vatican City in Italy Moscow, Russia Kiev, Ukraine