GEOLOGY: COORDINATE SYSTEM


 GEOLOGY: COORDINATE SYSTEM

S7ESIVa-1 | Demonstrate how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate system

A coordinate system is a system of lines or grids used to determine the position of a point on a map or a globe.

The Earth is divided into imaginary lines called latitude and longitude. Latitude lines run horizontally, while longitude lines run vertically.

Latitude lines are measured in degrees north or south of the equator, which is the imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude.

Longitude lines are measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole at 0 degrees longitude.

The intersection of a latitude line and a longitude line is called a coordinate or a grid reference.

Coordinates are written in pairs, with latitude first, followed by longitude. For example, the coordinates for New York City are 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W.

GPS (Global Positioning System) uses satellites to determine the coordinates of a location on Earth. This technology is widely used in navigation systems and mapping applications.

Understanding coordinates and the coordinate system is important for reading maps, navigation, and understanding the geography of different regions on Earth.

Remember, practice makes perfect. So, make sure to practice locating different places on maps and understanding their coordinates.


COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS: Direction: write the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your notebook. You can also write your answers in the comment section of this post. 

1) What are the imaginary lines used to locate places on Earth called?

A) Equator and Meridian

B) Latitude and Longitude

C) North and South Pole

D) East and West Hemisphere


2) How are latitude lines measured?

A) In degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian

B) In degrees north or south of the equator

C) In miles or kilometers

D) In feet or meters


3) What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole at 0 degrees longitude called?

A) Equator

B) Prime Meridian

C) North Pole

D) International Date Line


4) What is the intersection of a latitude line and a longitude line called?

A) Grid reference

B) GPS

C) Equator

D) Hemisphere


5) What is GPS used for?

A) To determine the coordinates of a location on Earth

B) To draw maps

C) To create imaginary lines on the Earth

D) To measure the height of mountains


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