Learning Objectives

Each statement represents an important learning objective that relates to one or more sections of this lab. After you complete this exercise you should be able to:

• Distinguish between latitude and longitude and explain how latitude and longitude are used to locate places on Earth.

• Apply knowledge of Earth’s grid system to accurately locate a place or feature.

• Contrast great circles and small circles.

• Determine the shortest distance between any two places on Earth’s surface.

• Describe how distance can be measured along a parallel of latitude.

• Explain the relationship between longitude and solar time.

• Explain the relationship between latitude and the angle of the North Star (Polaris) above the horizon.

Assignment

Activity 23.2: Determining Latitude Questions 6-11

Activity 23.3 Determining Longitude Questions 1-7

Activity 23.4: Using Earth’s Grid System Questions 1-4

Links to Tools and Simulators

Google Earth

Longitude/Latitude Demonstrator

Latitude and longitude Visualised

Protractor Apps

For Android Phones Protractor Tool 

For Apple Phones Protractor+