Locating Places on the Earth

This topic explains how we pinpoint any location on the Earth's surface using the grid of latitudes and longitudes. It covers the meaning of these imaginary lines, key reference points like the Equator and Prime Meridian…

• **Latitude** is the angular distance of a place north or south of the **Equator**.
• **Longitude** is the angular distance of a place east or west of the **Prime Meridian**.
• The **Equator** is at **0° latitude** and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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