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Lat/Long. Voc.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lines of Latitude | Run( are written) going east to west. Measure distance north and south of the equator |
| Lines of longitude | Run(are written) going north and south. Measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian |
| Parallels | Another name for lines of latitude |
| Meridians | Another name for lines of longitude |
| Equator | The 0 degree line |
| Prime Meridian | The 0 degree line of longitude |
| International Date Line | THe 180 degree line of longitude |
| Hemispheres | The earth is divided into 4 of these (northern, southern, etc.) |
| Greenwich, England | Famous city that the Prime Meridian passes through |