Latitude
- The angular distance north or south of
the earth's equator
Measured in
degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe
Measures 0-90
Always
written first
Longitude - Angular distance on the earth's
surface, measured east or west from the prime meridian.
Measures 0-180
Always
written second
Absolute location - the exact spot where
something is on the earth. An example would be the longitude and latitude of a
place.
Relative Location- a point or place in relation to
another point or place
Ex.
Milwaukee is South of Green Bay
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