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Oblate Sphyroid
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a sphere that flattens at its pole and bulges at its equator
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Latitude- definition
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the distance in degrees north or south of the equator
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Longitude- definition
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the distance in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian
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Latitude- notes
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a. all lines are parallel
b. equator is the prime line (0º) c. maximum is 90º N or S (poles) d. equal to the angle from equator e. equal to Polaris above the horizion |
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Longitude- notes
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a. all lines meet at the poles
b. Prime Meridian is the prime line (0º) c. maximum is 180º E or W (International Date Line) |
