Latitude o imaginary lines that measure the distance north or south of the Equator (0°) o lines are parallel to the Equator at regular intervals (approximately 113 kilometres apart) What is Latitude? Its reference point is the equator. The equator’s latitude is O degrees. Even though the lines run horizontally, latitude measures north and south.…
*In order to be able to learn more about Earth as a whole, we must be able to look at it as a whole, and be able to see and find areas of particular interest. *A map is a flat, 2-dimensional representation of Earth’s surface. –cartographer: mapmaker –projections: the different ways in which maps can…
What is Weather? Weather describes atmospheric conditions in a given location over a short period of time, such as a day or a week. The atmospheric conditions include temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, atmospheric pressure and the presence of fog, mist or cloud cover. What Causes Weather? The interactions of water air and the energy from…