skip to main content

You Are Here: Home / Learning / History and the Arts / Discovery of Science / Latitude and longitude - page 1
 
Discovery of science
 

Latitude and Longitude

page

1 2
 

Your growing supplies

From rosemary to latex,  you can stock your lab from your garden - thanks to chemical plants.

When people began to travel long distances over deserts or seas, they needed a way to fix their position. Accordingly, a global grid was developed, incorporating lines of latitude and longitude.

    next > Page 1 of 2

Content last updated: 25/08/2006

 

Bookmark with:

  • del.icio.us
  • Digg
  • Facebook
  • Newsvine
  • NowPublic
  • Reddit
  • Stumbleupon
Please wait while loading. You must have JavaScript enabled to view star ratings.
 

People who liked this page also liked:

 
 

Explore Open2

Penguin

Two members of the Life team go in search of penguins in their natural environment. See what they find on Deception Island.

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Would you say you're a Christian? Share your views, and learn about the views of others, in our new Christianity survey.

Breaking news, 1940s style

Keep up to date with our Twitterfeeds of latest news from Open2 and alerts of OU programmes on the BBC.

 
 

Site info and help