Introduction to Latitude & Longitude

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Content type: Video
Many topics include an introduction video providing an overview of the subject matter. This gives context to the upcoming sessions, answering many of the ‘why?’ questions that inevitably come up when discussing the topic further along the line. There’s no interaction with this content type, so videos can be viewed anywhere.

Taster video: How lines of latitude & longitude are created
Lines of longitude and latitude are used to map Earth’s surface. Using parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude, it is possible to find any position at sea. This video explains how lines of latitude & longitude are formed, which gives great context when learning about positioning on charts.
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