GeographyThe Globe

G4-G5

HEMISPHERES

Splitting the world in half› Equator› Prime Meridian

EXAMPLES

THINK PAIR SHARE

Can you be in two hemispheres at one time?

How come? Which hemisphere is the United States

In? Which hemisphere is Australia in?

TYPES OF LOCATIONS

There are two types of locations. Absolute location: precise spot on earth

using longitude and latitude. (Exact) Relative location: lactation of a place

with comparative landmarks. (Close)

LOCATION EXAMPLES

Relative location: › St. Louis, Missouri is in eastern Missouri

along the Mississippi River southeast of St. Charles

› Dardanelle, Arkansas is located on the western side of Arkansas River, 3 miles from Russellville, Arkansas.

Absolute Location:› St. Louis is 38˚ North 90˚ West› Dardanelle is 35˚ North 93˚ West

THINK PAIR SHARE

Tell me what type of locations A is and what type of location B is using the terms Absolute and Relative Location.

29˚ 55’ N 90˚21 W West of Arkansas River, South of Mtn.

Nebo, and North of Centerville

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

Latitude are the imaginary lines that run North and South of the Equator. › These lines are also called Parallels

Longitude are imaginary lines that run East to West of the Prime Meridian.› These lines are also called Meridians

Ways to remember:› Latitude= lay down› Longitude= long

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36 N

34 N

94 W

92 W

90 W

Determine the Longitude and Latitude of:

•Fayetteville•Blytheville•Pine Bluff

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Longitude and Latitude Practice: Using the Map on page R2 & R3

determine the Longitude and Latitude of the following Places

- Houston, TX USA - Anchorage, AK USA

- Cairo, Egypt - Brisbane, Australia

- St. Petersburg, Russia -Shanghai, China

ASSIGNMENT

World Latitude and Longitude Activity