Explains the concepts of latitude and longitude, which are used to locate places on Earth. It describes how latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator and how longitude is measured ...

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THERE is a practical answer to the problem put by Mr. Latimer Clark (NATURE, vol. xviii. p. 40). As a matter of fact the day begins, or rather the day is first named at the 180° meridian east or west ...