Shows how parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude can be used to determine the position of a place anywhere on the earth’s surface. Explains how the time zones were established. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502413
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cartography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Latitude
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Longitude
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cartography
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Latitude
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Longitude
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)