Question

Latitude Procedure: When calculating a latitude, you must start with the equator as your zero-reference point. Remember you are determining

whether your point location or phenomenon is above or below the equator or said another way you are determining if your phenomenon is
North or South of the equator and at what degree North or South of the Equator.
True
False

Answer 1

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Zero-reference point: As mentioned, the equator is indeed the zero-reference point for latitude. All other latitudes are measured in degrees north or south of the equator.

Determining location: Calculating latitude essentially determines the position of a point or phenomenon relative to the equator. It tells you whether it's north or south of the equator and at what angle or distance from it.

Degrees: Latitude is expressed in degrees, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° north and 90° south. Positive values indicate north, while negative values indicate south.

Therefore, starting with the equator as the zero-reference point and assigning positive/negative values for north/south positions is essential for accurately calculating and interpreting latitude.

So, both points in the statement are true:

You must start with the equator as your zero-reference point.

You are determining whether your point location or phenomenon is north or south of the equator.