hemisphere- hemi means half/ sphere is 3-D shape like the globe...the world can be split into 4 hemispheres....N, S, E, W
quadrant- quad means four... the world can be split into NW, SW, SE, NE...
equator- 0 degrees... hot climate- splits the world into N and S
prime meridian- 0 degrees--- connects the poles through England- splits the world into E and W
latitude- imaginary lines on the Earth that help measure distance- "fatitude" like the world's belt....equator is an example....
longitude- imaginary lines on the Earth that help measure distance- These lines go up and down measure east to west.. Prime Meridian is an example
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