longitude
Pronunciación: [ˈlɒŋɡɪtuːd]
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Contexto: «geography»
(noun) longitude is a way to measure how far something is east or west on the Earth. It helps us find places on maps, kind of like how we might use an address.
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The longitude of London is approximately 0 degrees.
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They couldn't find the longitude of that remote island; it was not marked on the map.
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What is the longitude of your hometown?
Contexto: «navigation»
(noun) longitude is used in navigation to help ships and airplanes know where they are. It works with latitude to pinpoint locations on the globe.
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The pilot checked the longitude before landing at the airport.
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Without knowing the longitude, the ship was lost at sea.
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How does longitude help us navigate the oceans?
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