Or . . . Where the

heck are we?

Chunky Lat & Long

Polaris’ altitude is equal to a location’s . . .

latitude

For two observers to experience the same solar time, they would have to be on the same . . .

Longitude

If the time is noon in Greenwich, England is it earlier or later in NYC?

Earlier

Earth rotates at ______ per hour.

15o

If two cities are on the same latitude but separated by 60o of longitude, how far apart in time are they?

4 hours

As a person travels due east across NYS, the altitude of Polaris will . . .A) IncreaseB) Remain the sameC) DecreaseD) you can’t see it

B) Remain the same

What are the coordinates of Slide Mtn. in NYS?

42oN, 74o 25’W

If it’s Noon in NYC, what time is it in San Francisco?

9am

Where is Polaris? A, B, C, or D

C

A

A

B

CD

2 hours

The angle opposite the length of the star trail is 30o, how long was the lens of the camera open?

Which coordinate lines are also called parallels?

Latitude

What is the girl's latitude?

42o N

He can’t see Polaris from Australia.

An observer in Australia at 30oS is looking for Polaris. At what angle in the sky will he see it?

What is the reference line for longitude?

The Prime Meridian

NYS latitude and longitude are all what compass directions?

North and West

What is the time difference between Buffalo and New York City?

They are the same time

The is highest in the sky at what time of day?

12pm or Noon

An observer sees the sun at it’s highest point in sky at noon. What direction is he facing?

Due South

Which globe is correct?

A B

C D

C