Summary
Dr. Binocs explains the imaginary lines of latitude and longitude that help us find any place on Earth. Good support for a maps-and-globes lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What do lines of latitude and longitude help us do?
- Which line is the equator?
- How do these lines help someone find a place?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: latitude, longitude, equator, map.
Try it: Use a map grid to find the location where two lines cross.