§1.3 Global positioning

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Welcome!

Planning

• Welcome!
• Recap previous lesson
• What you will learn
• Explanation §1.3 
• Exercise 
• Learning goals check
• End

Recap of previous lesson

• History of cartography 
  
• The 5 types of maps used in Geography
  
• 4 features of a map

What you will learn

• What longitude is 
  
• What latitude is
  

Longitude

• Coordinates
  
• Vertical lines
• Meridians
• Prime meridian
• Longitude
• Greenwich

A set of numbers and letters to determine a location on the Earth.

Vertical lines on a globe or map, used to find a location on the Earth.

The '0 degrees' meridian, going through Greenwich.

Determines if a location is on the west side or east side of the prime meridian.

Latitude

• Parallels
• Equator
• Latitude

Horizontal lines on a globe or map, used to find a location on the Earth.

The '0 degrees' parallel line which is exactly halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.

Determines if a location is in the Northern or Southern hemisphere.

True or false
The equator is a meridian

1. True
2. False

True or false
The prime meridian runs through Greenwich

1. True
2. False

True or false
Latitude is measured in parallels

1. True
2. False

Making the exercises!

• Make exercise 1 t/m 4! 
  
• Whisper if you want to talk to you neighbour
• Read the book carefully
  
• If you have a question, raise you hand for help!
  
• Finished the exercises? Practice the keywords and definitions

What you have learned

• What longitude is 
  
• What latitude is
  

End of lesson!

Homework: Finish §1.2 Geographical maps