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  1. Explain the movements of the Earth in the Solar System utilizing the following terms:
  • Revolution
  • Rotation
  • Plane of the Ecliptic
  • Axial Tilt
  1. Each of these terms lends itself to understanding the motions of the Earth and should be analyzed in regards to:
  • Day Length
  • Year Length
  1. Also include in your answer the following:
  • The true shape of the Earth
  • All of the terms listed above
  1. In addition to this information conduct additional research to identify what season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere on December 22 and explain why this season is experienced.
  2. Explain the system of latitude and longitude utilizing the following terms:
  • North Pole
  • South Pole
  • Equator
  • Prime Meridian
  • 180° Longitude
  1. Each of these terms lends itself to understanding this system of measurement and should be analyzed in regards to:
  • Its measured location
  • Importance of the line
  • Any other important information you find through research
  1. Also include in your answer the following:
  • How the lines are measured or labeled
  • How a location on the globe is identified using latitude and longitude coordinates
  • All of the terms listed above
  1. In addition to this information you will also use the website link found in the short answer instructions to locate the latitude and longitude coordinates of Tokyo, Japan as well as your own personal hometown. Once these coordinates are identified explain where these locations are in reference to one another and explain their position on earth with reference to the required terms for this assignment. 
  2. Explain the system of United States Public Land Survey System (PLSS) utilizing the following terms:
  • Township
  • Range
  • Section
  • Meridian
  • Baseline
  1. Each of these terms lends itself to understanding this system of measurement and should be analyzed in regards to:
  • Use in locating places
  • Where this systems of measurement is used
  • Any other important information you find through research
  1. Also include in your answer the following:
  • How a location in the United States is identified using PLSS
  • All of the terms listed above
  1. In addition to this information conduct additional research to identify if the state of Arizona uses PLSS and if so, what is the name of the Principal Meridian used to located places in that state.
 
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