Problem Explanation:
The worksheet focuses on understanding
latitude and longitude and using them to locate specific regions on a world map. Latitude lines run east-west (measured in degrees north or south of the equator), while longitude lines run north-south (measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian). The task is to identify continents and oceans based on given latitude and longitude coordinates.
Solution Approach:
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Understand the Map: The map shows latitude lines (horizontal, labeled with numbers like 0°, 20°N, 40°S, etc.) and longitude lines (vertical, labeled with numbers like 0°, 20°E, 180°W, etc.). The intersection of these lines helps pinpoint locations.
2.
Locate Coordinates: For each question, find the intersection of the specified latitude and longitude lines on the map.
3.
Identify the Region: Determine whether the intersection point falls on a continent or an ocean.
Step-by-Step Solutions:
#### Example: What continent is at 20° south and 20° east?
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Latitude: 20° south
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Longitude: 20° east
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Intersection: This point falls on the continent of Africa.
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Answer:
Africa
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#### 1. What continent is at 40° north and 20° east?
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Latitude: 40° north
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Longitude: 20° east
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Intersection: This point falls on the continent of Europe.
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Answer:
Europe
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#### 2. What ocean is found at 20° south and 100° east?
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Latitude: 20° south
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Longitude: 100° east
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Intersection: This point falls in the Indian Ocean.
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Answer:
Indian Ocean
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#### 3. What continent is at 20° south and 120° east?
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Latitude: 20° south
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Longitude: 120° east
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Intersection: This point falls on the continent of Australia.
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Answer:
Australia
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#### 4. What ocean is at 40° south and 160° west?
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Latitude: 40° south
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Longitude: 160° west
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Intersection: This point falls in the Pacific Ocean.
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Answer:
Pacific Ocean
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#### 5. What continent is at 40° north and 100° east?
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Latitude: 40° north
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Longitude: 100° east
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Intersection: This point falls on the continent of Asia.
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Answer:
Asia
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Final Answers:
1.
Europe
2.
Indian Ocean
3.
Australia
4.
Pacific Ocean
5.
Asia
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Europe} \\
2. \text{Indian Ocean} \\
3. \text{Australia} \\
4. \text{Pacific Ocean} \\
5. \text{Asia}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of edline latitude and longitude worksheet.