How to Read Latitude and Longitude on a Map
Get familiar with the concept of latitude.. Learn the definition of longitude.. Examine the units of measurement used for latitude and longitude.
Steps
1
Get familiar with the concept of latitude.
Get familiar with the concept of latitude.
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Learn the definition of longitude.
Learn the definition of longitude.
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Examine the units of measurement used for latitude and longitude.
Examine the units of measurement used for latitude and longitude.
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Measure latitude and longitude relative to the 0 point.
Measure latitude and longitude relative to the 0 point.
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Find a map with latitude and longitude lines.
Find a map with latitude and longitude lines.
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Pinpoint the location you are interested in.
Pinpoint the location you are interested in.
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Locate the latitude and longitude markers.
Locate the latitude and longitude markers.
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Use a ruler to mark the latitude of your point.
Use a ruler to mark the latitude of your point.
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Draw another line to mark the longitude of the point.
Draw another line to mark the longitude of the point.
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Estimate the latitude and longitude of your point using the graticules.
Estimate the latitude and longitude of your point using the graticules.
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Put your measurements together to determine the coordinates.
Put your measurements together to determine the coordinates.
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