This worksheet focuses on the geographic concepts of latitude and longitude, aiming to reinforce understanding of their key differences. It presents the defining characteristics of each concept in a tabular format, prompting students to identify which description corresponds to latitude and which to longitude.
Purpose:
- Differentiate Latitude and Longitude: The primary goal is to help students distinguish between these two coordinate systems. This involves understanding how they are measured, their reference points (Equator for latitude, Prime Meridian for longitude), their degree ranges, and their orientation on the globe (horizontal lines for latitude, vertical lines for longitude).
- Reinforce Key Concepts: By presenting the information in a structured way, the worksheet helps solidify key geographic concepts related to Earth’s coordinate system.
- Assessment Tool: It can serve as a quick assessment to gauge students’ comprehension of latitude and longitude.
This worksheet provides a concise and effective way to review and test students’ knowledge of these fundamental geographic concepts.
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