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Worksheet about Main imaginary lines of the Earth | ||
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| Subject: Geology | ||
| 6th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 262.7KB | ||
| Number of clicks: 115 | ||
| Publish date:November 27, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2024-09-07 02:15:28 | By: theodor 2JESUSARAMBURU | |
| File info: There are several main imaginary lines on the Earth's surface that are widely used as reference points for navigation, geography, and determining time zones. Here are some of the most important imaginary lines: 1. Equator: The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles. It divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The equator has a latitude of 0 degrees. 2. Prime Meridian: The prime meridian is the line of longitude that passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, England. It is designated as 0 degrees longitude and serves as the reference point for measuring longitude. The prime meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. 3. International Date Line: The International Date Line is an imaginary line located roughly along the 180 degrees longitude meridian. It is not a straight line but deviates to accommodate political boundaries and island groups. Crossing the International Date Line from east to west or vice versa results in a change of one calendar day. 4. Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn: The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are two lines of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south of the equator, respectively. These lines mark the northernmost and southernmost points where the Sun can appear directly overhead at noon on the solstices. 5. Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle: The Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle are two lines of latitude located at approximately 66.5 degrees north and 66.5 degrees south of the equator, respectively. These circles mark the northernmost and southernmost points where the Sun can appear above or below the horizon for an entire day during the summer and winter solstices. These imaginary lines help us define and locate specific areas on the Earth's surface, determine time zones, understand climate patterns, and navigate the globe using latitude and longitude coordinates. | ||
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