2. Cannot be made if opposing traffic is turning left 3. Can be made on a red light only after making a complete stop behind the white line or crosswalk
Lines of latitude are measured in degrees north or south of the Equator, 0Â° latitude. In order to more easily understand how this angle is measured it is best to imagine that the Earth has been sliced in half along a great circle. The line connecting the North and South Poles is the Earth's axis of rotation. This is perpendicular, or at 90Â°, to the Equator. At the surface of the Earth, at a given latitude, draw a line from that location to the center of the Earth. The angle between this line and the Equator is the latitude measurement.
Latitude and longitude. are measured in seconds, minutes, and degrees: 60â³ (seconds) = 1â² (minute) 60â² (minutes) = 1Â° (degree) To determine the latitude and longitude of your facility, you will need a topographic map from United States. Geological Survey (USGS). How to Obtain USGS Maps: USGS maps used for determining latitude and longitude. may be obtained from the USGS distribution center.