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Locating Places on Earth — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

Locating Places on Earth revision notes for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Latitudes, Longitudes and The Grid System.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Latitudes

  • Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines that run from east to west.
  • The equator is the main latitude at 0° and divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • Latitudes are also called parallels because they are parallel to each other.
2

Longitudes

  • Longitudes are imaginary vertical lines that run from North Pole to South Pole.
  • They are also called meridians and meet at the poles.
  • The Prime Meridian at 0° passes through Greenwich, London.
3

The Grid System

  • The network formed by the intersection of latitudes and longitudes is called the grid.
  • The grid helps us find the exact location of a place on Earth.
  • To locate a place, we need both its latitude and longitude. For example, 26°N, 88°E.
4

Time Zones and Standard Time

  • The Earth rotates from west to east, so places east of the Prime Meridian see the sun first.
  • Each longitude has a time difference of 4 minutes from the next.
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time at 0° longitude and is used as a reference.

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Latitudes are imaginary horizontal linesLongitudes are imaginary vertical linesWhen latitudes and longitudes cross eachThe Earth rotates from west

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Locating Places on Earth for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies?
Key topics in Locating Places on Earth include Latitudes, Longitudes, The Grid System, Time Zones and Standard Time. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Locating Places on Earth for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Locating Places on Earth. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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