I was given a world map (flat, 1 dimensional) and instructed to identify locations of where different fossils were located. The map has longitude (east to west) and latitude (north to south) lines. My assignment is to identify on the map where the fossils are. ONe question is 38 degrees e and 1 degree south. I have no idea how to use the map to find the locations of the different fossils.
To find the location of the fossil at 38 degrees East and 1 degree South on a world map, you will need to understand how to use the latitude and longitude coordinates.
To begin, let's understand the coordinate system used on a map:
1. Longitude: Longitude lines run vertically from north to south and measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian (which runs through Greenwich, London). The range of longitude values is from -180 degrees to +180 degrees.
2. Latitude: Latitude lines run horizontally from east to west and measure the distance north or south of the Equator. The range of latitude values is from -90 degrees to +90 degrees.
Now, let's proceed to find the location of the fossil at 38 degrees East and 1 degree South on the world map:
1. Locate the Equator: The Equator is the line of latitude at 0 degrees. It divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere (north of the Equator) and the Southern Hemisphere (south of the Equator).
2. Move 1 degree south: To find 1 degree South, measure or estimate your way south of the Equator. The distance will vary depending on the scale of your map.
3. Locate the Prime Meridian: The Prime Meridian is the line of longitude at 0 degrees. It divides the Earth into the Eastern Hemisphere (east of the Prime Meridian) and the Western Hemisphere (west of the Prime Meridian).
4. Move 38 degrees east: From the Prime Meridian, move 38 degrees to the east. Again, the distance will vary depending on the scale of your map.
5. Mark the coordinates: Find the intersection point where 1 degree South and 38 degrees East intersect. This point on the map will represent the location of the fossil.
Remember that 1-dimensional maps may not provide accurate representations of the Earth's actual geography, and you may need additional resources to precisely identify the location of the fossil.
To identify the location of a fossil on a world map using latitude and longitude coordinates, you will need to understand the concept of latitude and longitude lines and how they intersect to form a grid system. Here's how you can use this information to find the location of the fossil:
1. Understanding latitude and longitude:
- Latitude: These lines run horizontally on the map and measure the distance north or south of the equator. The equator is assigned 0 degrees latitude, and as you move towards the North Pole, the latitude values increase (+90 degrees) and decrease towards the South Pole (-90 degrees).
- Longitude: These lines run vertically on the map and measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is assigned 0 degrees longitude. The longitude values increase towards the east (+180 degrees) and decrease towards the west (-180 degrees).
2. Find the coordinates on the map:
- The given coordinates for the fossil are 38 degrees east and 1 degree south.
- Locate the latitude line that represents 1 degree south on the map. Starting from the equator (0 degrees latitude), count one line down towards the South Pole.
- Next, locate the longitude line that represents 38 degrees east on the map. Starting from the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude), count 38 lines towards the east.
3. The intersection point:
- The point where the latitude and longitude lines intersect represents the exact location of the fossil.
- Trace a line horizontally from the longitude line (38 degrees east) until it intersects with the latitude line (1 degree south). The intersection point is the location of the fossil on the map.
Remember, a flat, one-dimensional map might have limitations in accurately representing the Earth's curved surface. It's always helpful to have a three-dimensional globe or a more accurate map projection for precise coordinates.
Let's start with 38 degrees E. That identifies the location as in the Eastern Hemisphere -- east of the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude). So 38E is in Europe, Asia, or Africa.
1 degree South is just south of the Equator -- so that means the location must be in Africa. Check this site for more information about the hemisphere's and latitude and longitude.
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/imageh.htm
Now, let's look at this world map. 38 degrees east is about just east of the 30 degree line and 1 degree south is almost on the Equator. On this map, it looks as though it's in Kenya.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/world_maps/world_pol02.jpg
But just to make sure -- let's look at a close up of a Kenya map.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/africa/kenya_pol88.jpg
Yep. 38E, 1S is near the Kindaruma Dams in Kenya.
Here are a couple of good sites for finding country maps.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/index.html
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/mapindex.html
If you post your answers, we'll be glad to check them for you.
By the way, I think your subject is GEOGRAPHY, not GEOMETRY.