Latitude

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Geographical MeasurePlay
Think of latitude as rungs on a ladder (ladder-tude), stretching from the equator to the poles. SlideUganda is located on a latitude close to the equator.
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Not LongitudePlay
Don't confuse latitude with longitude; latitude lines are horizontal and measure north or south. SlideThe latitude of Sydney is about 34 degrees south.
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Climate ZonesPlay
Latitudes are used to group Earth's climate zones, like the tropics or polar regions. SlideCountries at similar latitudes often share climate characteristics.