Let's solve each question on the "Mapping Earth" worksheet step by step, using the world map provided.
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1. What lines on the map run north to south?
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Answer: c. longitude lines
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Explanation: Lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole (north to south) are called
longitude lines (or meridians). Latitude lines run east-west.
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2. Latitude lines measure distance in degrees north and south of this imaginary line.
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Answer: a. the equator
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Explanation: The
equator is the 0° latitude line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. All other latitudes are measured as degrees north or south of the equator.
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3. Look at the map. Which longitude line is closest to Mexico City?
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Answer: c. 100°W
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Explanation: On the map, Mexico City is located just west of the 100°W longitude line. It’s not near 120°W (which is farther west, near California) or 140°E (which is in the Pacific Ocean, near Australia).
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4. What area does the latitude line 60°S cross?
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Answer: b. Antarctica
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Explanation: The 60°S latitude line runs through the southern part of the Southern Hemisphere. It crosses
Antarctica, which is the continent surrounding the South Pole. It does not cross three continents or three oceans—only Antarctica is clearly crossed at that latitude.
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5. Which city is nearest to 40°N, 120°E?
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Answer: b. Beijing
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Explanation: Let's check the coordinates:
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Beijing: Located around
40°N, 120°E — matches exactly.
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Los Angeles: Around 34°N, 118°W — far from the given coordinates.
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Tokyo: Around 36°N, 140°E — close but not as close as Beijing.
So,
Beijing is the nearest to 40°N, 120°E.
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6. What is the approximate location of Nairobi?
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Answer: c. 0°, 40°E
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Explanation: Looking at the map:
- Nairobi is located very close to the
Equator (0°N).
- It lies about
40°E longitude.
- So its coordinates are approximately
0°N, 40°E.
- Option a (40°N, 0°) is near Spain/Portugal.
- Option b (0°, 40°W) is off the coast of Brazil.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
c. longitude lines
2.
a. the equator
3.
c. 100°W
4.
b. Antarctica
5.
b. Beijing
6.
c. 0°, 40°E
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help with how to read latitude and longitude!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade social studies map worksheet.
