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Latitude and Longitude
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What does latitude measure?

Distance north or south of the equator

What does longitude measure?

Distance east or west of Greenwich meridian

What is the latitude of the equator?

0°0°

What is the longitude of the Greenwich meridian?

0°0°

In what order should coordinates be written?

Latitude first, then longitude

What is the maximum latitude at the North or South Pole?

90°90°

What is the maximum longitude in either direction?

180°180°

Brisbane is at (27°S,153°E)(27°\text{S}, 153°\text{E}) and Perth at (31°S,115°E)(31°\text{S}, 115°\text{E}). Which is closer to the equator?

Brisbane

Brisbane (27°S,153°E)(27°\text{S}, 153°\text{E}) and Perth (31°S,115°E)(31°\text{S}, 115°\text{E}). What is the longitude difference?

38°38°

If you move 60°60° due south from a point, what changes?

Only the latitude changes

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