Latitude and longitude — Social Studies definition

Angular coordinates: latitude measures north/south from the equator and longitude east/west from the prime meridian. A stated precision and representation constrain location accuracy.

Where it is taught

• The Five Themes of Geography & Reading Maps — Geography & the Tools of History, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6

Taught alongside

• geography
• Five Themes of Geography
• map key (legend)

Elsewhere

• All social studies terms
• All courses and reading

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