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Lesson 39 of 84 · Maps and Geography
Latitude and Longitude: Finding Any Place on Earth
Topographic maps use contour lines to show elevation. Lines close together mean steep terrain; lines far apart mean flat or gently sloping land.
Key Facts
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Latitude and longitude form a grid.
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A legend explains map symbols.
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The equator divides Earth into hemispheres.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What do latitude lines measure?