5. LOCATION : Location can be found using lines on maps called Latitude and Longitude lines. Latitude : Lines that run north (above) and south (below) of the equator. They go left to right on the map. Longitude : Lines that run east (right) and west (left) of the Prime Meridian. They run up and down the map. Equator Prime Meridian
6. When you combine the two sets of lines, you get a grid. This allows you to find exact or absolute locations on the Earth’s surface.
7. UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHY : AMERICA’S LOCATION : ● The United States is part of North America. ● North America is one of the seven continents on the Earth. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7
8. AMERICA’S LOCATION : America’s location is in the Northern and Western Hemisphere’s. North America North America