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Why would you use lines of latitude and longitude?
Lines of latitude and longitude allows any position on the Earth to be plotted.
How could longitude lines and latitude lines help if you were in sea?
If you used a sextant and a marine chronometer you could determine your position and plot this on a map using latitude and longitude. If you did this regularly you would be able to plot your course.
Why does a map show that equal amounts of latitude and longitude is not a perfect square?
Example? The Earth is not flat, so maps can rather accurately show distance or shape. The simple fact that the Earth is round means perfect squares for latitude and longitude would in essence mean the distortion of shape, hence why on some maps you see the stretching out of the poles (as this is where the latitude lines converge). In essence the shape of the Earth means latitude and longitude cannot be perfect squares. Hope this is what you meant by your question.
When plotting a map which comes first latitude or longitude?
Latitude is north/south of the equator measured in a series of degrees. Longitude is east/west, measured by a system of degrees from a fixed spot. So generaly at in a Latitude Longitude reading it will have a N or E. For example 25 01'59.72" N that would be latitude because of the N (meaning North) But in general I believe yes latitude is read first.
Would a map of CA have a grid system of latitude and longitude lines?
Every point on Earth has latitude and longitude. If you want to draw a few lines on your map or globe to indicate a few latitudes and longitudes in a particular area of interest, you're welcome to go ahead and draw them. There's no 'standard' set of 'lines'. You can construct your own 'grid' system in any area you like.
Why would you use lines of latitude and longitude?
Lines of latitude and longitude allows any position on the Earth to be plotted.
What if globes had only latitude lines or only longitude lines?
If globes only had latitude lines, it would be difficult to determine a location's east-west position. If globes only had longitude lines, it would be challenging to determine a location's north-south position. Both latitude and longitude lines are necessary for accurately pinpointing a location on the Earth's surface.
What lines of latitude and longitude would you find Miami Florida?
Latitude: N 25° 45' 42.048" / Longitude: W 80° 11' 30.444"
How could longitude lines and latitude lines help if you were in sea?
If you used a sextant and a marine chronometer you could determine your position and plot this on a map using latitude and longitude. If you did this regularly you would be able to plot your course.
If you needed to give directions that would tell how far you were from the equator would use the lines of longitude?
No, you would use latitude.
23north and 45east latitude and longitude?
25 North would be the latitude. 45 east would be the longitude.
What line of latitude and longitude are closest to Mexico city?
The center of Mexico City is located at 19.42° north latitude 99.13° west longitude. Would you ask someone "What line on the ruler is closest to your height ?" I'm guessing you'd ask him "How tall are you ?" Forget about "lines". There is no standard set of of latitude and longitude lines from which you have to choose one that's somewhere close.
What is the another name for a parrallels of longitude?
There are no parallels of longitude, because longitudinal lines aren't parallel. We call them "meridians". Lines of latitude ARE parallel, and so the expression "45th parallel" would be an accurate description.
Why does a map show that equal amounts of latitude and longitude is not a perfect square?
Example? The Earth is not flat, so maps can rather accurately show distance or shape. The simple fact that the Earth is round means perfect squares for latitude and longitude would in essence mean the distortion of shape, hence why on some maps you see the stretching out of the poles (as this is where the latitude lines converge). In essence the shape of the Earth means latitude and longitude cannot be perfect squares. Hope this is what you meant by your question.
How do lines of latitude and longitude help people find locations on Earth?
If you knew your latitude was 57 and your longitude was 47, then you could look on a map of the earth and see which line is latitude 57. You could then follow latitude line 57 until you see hit longitude line 47. This would give you the precise location of your whereabouts.
When plotting a map which comes first latitude or longitude?
Latitude is north/south of the equator measured in a series of degrees. Longitude is east/west, measured by a system of degrees from a fixed spot. So generaly at in a Latitude Longitude reading it will have a N or E. For example 25 01'59.72" N that would be latitude because of the N (meaning North) But in general I believe yes latitude is read first.
Would a map of CA have a grid system of latitude and longitude lines?
Every point on Earth has latitude and longitude. If you want to draw a few lines on your map or globe to indicate a few latitudes and longitudes in a particular area of interest, you're welcome to go ahead and draw them. There's no 'standard' set of 'lines'. You can construct your own 'grid' system in any area you like.
