This worksheet focuses on teaching the concepts of latitude and longitude, essential for understanding geographical locations on Earth.
- Purpose: The main goal of this worksheet is to help students differentiate between latitude and longitude and understand their key characteristics. It aims to reinforce the following concepts:
- Latitude:
- It runs horizontally around the Earth, parallel to the Equator.
- Measures distance north or south of the Equator.
- The Equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
- Helps determine how far north or south a location is.
- Longitude:
- Runs vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- Measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees longitude.
- Lines of longitude meet at the North and South Poles.
- Helps determine how far east or west a location is.
- Worksheet Structure: The worksheet includes a table where students match characteristics and descriptions with either latitude or longitude. This matching exercise helps solidify their understanding of the two concepts.
By completing this worksheet, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between latitude and longitude.
- Associate key characteristics with each concept.
- Understand how latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint locations on Earth.
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