Interactive Map Basics
Master the foundational skills of geography through interactive tools, games, and practice exercises.
Understanding Latitude
Lines that run horizontally around the Earth.
Equator (0°)
Latitude (Parallels)
Latitude lines run east-west around the globe, parallel to the Equator. They measure distance North or South of the Equator.
- Equator: 0° Latitude
- North Pole: 90° N (+90°)
- South Pole: 90° S (-90°)
Reference: Major US Cities
New York40.7°N, 74°W
Los Angeles34.1°N, 118.2°W
Chicago41.9°N, 87.6°W
Houston29.8°N, 95.4°W
Phoenix29.8°N, 95.4°W
Philadelphia41.9°N, 87.6°W