Names: _________________________________ 7 - Constantino Date: ______________

Score: _____________

Science 7
The Philippine Environment (Latitude Lines)
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Activity 1: Where in the world is the Philippines? (Part I)
Objective: After performing this activity, you should be able to describe the location of the Philippines
using latitude and longitude.
What to use: Globes

5. Study the drawing on the right. It shows the lines of latitude.

Guide Questions:
1. Describe the lines of latitude.
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2. Show the lines of latitude on the globe when your teacher asks you.
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3. The starting point for latitude is the equator. The equator is at latitude 0° (0 degree). At the North Pole, the
latitude is 90°N (90 degrees north). At the South Pole, the latitude is 90°S (90 degrees south). Show the
following latitudes when your teacher calls on you: 15°N; 60°N; 30°S; 45°S. (Refer at the back portion of
this paper for your answers)
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Names: _________________________________ 7 - Constantino Date: ______________
Score: _____________
Science 7
The Philippine Environment (Longitude Lines)
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Activity 1: Where in the world is the Philippines? (Part II)
Objective: After performing this activity, you should be able to describe the location of the Philippines
using latitude and longitude.
What to use: Globes

°
90 W °
75 W °
60 W °
45 W °
30 W °
15 W °
0 °
15 E °
30 E °
45 E °
60 E °
75 E °
90 E