01-1_Latitude_and_Longitude (1)
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Geography
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Dec 6, 2023
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Module 01, Activity 01
GEOG 104: Principles of Physical Geography
Latitude and Longitude
Learning Objectives
In this two-part activity you will use a small-scale map of the world to estimate the geographic
coordinates (latitude and longitude) of five locations. Next, you will use the
Google Earth Pro
application to compare your estimates with the precise coordinates of these locations. Finally, you
will use Google Earth Pro to examine and describe the landscape, vegetation, and demographic
(population) characteristics of these locations.
Setup
Many activities in this course will use
Google Earth Pro
to demonstrate real-world applications of
geographic processes. You can download the Google Earth Pro app for your computer, tablet, or
smartphone here:
Earth Versions – Google Earth
.
An experimental version is also available through your internet browser:
https://www.google.com/earth/versions/
Part I
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Use the small-scale world map on the previous page to estimate the geographic coordinate pairs of
points A through E. Be sure to include the complete notation (
degrees, minutes, seconds, and
hemisphere
) for each coordinate pair, following the examples in your readings or in the lecture
slides.
Hint: feel free to type * in lieu of the degree symbol
.
(5 points)
Point A:
3º 15’ 20” S, 60º 2’ 10” W
Point B:
64º 50’ 35” N, 23º 5’ 15” W
Point C:
10º 27’ 25” N, 86º 10’ 10” E
Point D:
25º 1’ 30” N, 87 30’ 20” E
Point E:
24º 30’ 45” S, 130º 10’ 20” E
Part II
If you haven’t already done so, download and install
Google Earth Pro
to your device or navigate
to the web-based version. Zoom in closely to the locations of each point and pan around to
examine the local landscape. Answer the following questions for each point
(5 points):
Point A
1. In which country is the point located? _____Brazil_______________
2. What is the name of the nearest urban area? _____ Cacau Pirêra___
3. How would you describe the
topography
(landform characteristics) near this point?
The topography near this point is a very jungle, rainforest type environment. There are
many ponds and wetlands near this point.
4. How would you describe the predominant vegetation near this point?
The vegetation is overwhelming and rich in this area due to the large amount of
rainfall.
Point B
1. In which country is the point located? ____Iceland________________
2. What is the name of the nearest urban area? ____Staðarstaður________________
3. How would you describe the topography (landform characteristics) near this point?
The typography is very rigid with mountains and lots of rocks. The land looks like dry
plains or a valley.
4. How would you describe the predominant vegetation near this point?
The vegetation is average at this point.
Point C
1. In which country is the point located? _____Ethiopia_______________
2. What is the name of the nearest urban area? ___Bulo Har_______________
3. How would you describe the topography (landform characteristics) near this point?
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The topography near this point is a dry desert.
4. How would you describe the predominant vegetation near this point?
No vegetation.
Point D
1. In which country is the point located? __India__________________
2. What is the name of the nearest urban area? ___Chalkari_______________
3. How would you describe the topography (landform characteristics) near this point?
The topography near this point is primarily forests.
4. How would you describe the predominant vegetation near this point?
There is some vegetation with trees and other plants.
Point E
1. In which country is the point located? _____Austrilia_______________
2. What is the name of the nearest urban area? __Yulara________________
3. How would you describe the topography (landform characteristics) near this point?
The topography near this point is desert and very rocky.
4. How would you describe the predominant vegetation near this point?
There is no vegetation near this point other than a few desert trees.
Submission
Upload your completed assignment to Canvas before this Sunday at
11:59 pm
.
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