longitude
Произношение: [ˈlɒŋɡɪtuːd]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The longitude of London is approximately 0 degrees.
Пример
They couldn't find the longitude of that remote island; it was not marked on the map.
Пример
What is the longitude of your hometown?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The pilot checked the longitude before landing at the airport.
Пример
Without knowing the longitude, the ship was lost at sea.
Пример
How does longitude help us navigate the oceans?
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