Title: Describe geodetic concepts.
Course: Geospatial Technology I (21058-I) > Section: Using GPS

Description should include

- defining
  - latitude
  - longitude
  - prime meridian
  - international dateline (IDL)
  - north pole
  - south pole
  - equator
  - true north
  - Cartesian mapping system
  - Mercator mapping system

- locating
  - prime meridian
  - international dateline
  - equator
  - specific points on an existing map

- identifying the Earth's rotational axis.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What information does the prime meridian provide?
- What information does the equator provide?
- How do the prime meridian and equator establish benchmarks for the interpretation of GPS data?