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Finding Distance using Latitude and Longitude
Geography 7
Directions #1-5: Use lines of latitude to estimate the distance between the 2 locations. Be sure to show your work and circle your answers. Refer to the Atlas in your textbook on pages 12-27. Each question is worth 2 points (1 point for showing work, and another point for the correct answer).
Formula: (Difference in degrees of latitude) x (69 miles) = distance between the two points.
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Directions #6-8: Use lines of longitude to estimate the distance between the 2 locations. Be sure to show your work and circle your answers. Refer to the Atlas in your textbook on pages 12-27. Each question is worth 2 points (1 point for showing work, and another point for the correct answer).
Formula near the equator: (Difference in degrees of longitude) x (69 miles) = distance between the two points
Formula near the 45° N or 45° S latitude: (Difference in degrees of longitude) x (49 miles) = distance between the two points
Formula at the North and South Poles: (Difference in degrees of longitude) x (0 miles) = distance between the two points
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