Name
Earth Science 0?
Mrs. Barbieri
October 2015
Lab 02: Latitude & Longitude
Introduction:
Type a brief statement about latitude & longitude. DELETE these instructions.
Objective:
To determine the latitude and longitude of specific New York locations using the Earth Science
Reference Tables.
Materials: Earth Science Reference Tables, straight edge/ruler
Procedure:
Locate each city on page 3 of the ESRT. Then, find its latitude and longitude, expressed in
degrees and minutes. For Part 2, find the coordinates given in the data table, and write the
closest New York location.
Data Table 1:
City
Jamestown, NY
(example)
Elmira, NY
Latitude, Longitude
42o 8’ N, 79o 15’ W
o
’ N,
o
’W
City
Kingston, NY
Old Forge, NY
Ithaca, NY
Massena, NY
Mt. Marcy, NY
Syracuse, NY
Data Table 2:
Latitude, Longitude
43o 24’ N, 76o 30’ W
(example)
42o 48’ N, 78o 48’ W
City
Oswego
Latitude, Longitude
Latitude, Longitude
43o 06’ N, 79o 01’ W
44o 39’ N, 73o 18’ W
City
Conclusions:
In PARAGRAPH FORM, summarize this lab and answer the questions on your worksheet.
DELETE these instructions and DELETE all questions prior to submitting. Be sure to
grammar/spell check and PROOFREAD your report.