Let's solve this
Latitude and Longitude Practice worksheet step by step.
We need to determine the
coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each labeled point (A–J) on the world map. Coordinates are written in the format:
(Latitude, Longitude)
- Latitude is measured in degrees north (N) or south (S) of the equator (0°).
- Longitude is measured in degrees east (E) or west (W) of the Prime Meridian (0°).
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Step 1: Understand the Grid
The map shows:
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Latitude lines running horizontally (parallel to the equator), marked from 60°N to 60°S.
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Longitude lines running vertically (meridians), marked from 160°W to 160°E.
We’ll estimate the coordinates based on where the dots fall relative to these lines.
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Now let’s go through each point:
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🔹 A
- Located in
South America, near the equator, around
15°S.
- Longitude: Between 60°W and 80°W — looks about
70°W.
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✔ A = 15°S, 70°W
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🔹 B
- In
northern Europe, near Scandinavia.
- Latitude: Around
60°N
- Longitude: Just east of 0°, maybe
10°E
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✔ B = 60°N, 10°E
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🔹 C
- In
central Africa, just south of the equator.
- Latitude: About
15°S
- Longitude: Around
20°E
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✔ C = 15°S, 20°E
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🔹 D
- In
northern Asia, near Siberia.
- Latitude: Around
60°N
- Longitude: Around
120°E
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✔ D = 60°N, 120°E
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🔹 E
- In
eastern China, near Beijing.
- Latitude: Around
30°N
- Longitude: About
120°E
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✔ E = 30°N, 120°E
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🔹 F
- In
southeast Asia, near Vietnam or Cambodia.
- Latitude: Around
15°N
- Longitude: About
105°E
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✔ F = 15°N, 105°E
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🔹 G
- In
western Africa, near Mali or Niger.
- Latitude: About
15°N
- Longitude: Around
10°W
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✔ G = 15°N, 10°W
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🔹 H
- In
northwestern North America, near Alaska.
- Latitude: Around
60°N
- Longitude: Around
140°W
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✔ H = 60°N, 140°W
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🔹 I
- In
Australia, near the center-east coast.
- Latitude: About
15°S
- Longitude: Around
140°E
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✔ I = 15°S, 140°E
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🔹 J
- In
Southeast Asia, near Indonesia (Sumatra or Java).
- Latitude: Very close to equator →
0°
- Longitude: Around
100°E
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✔ J = 0°, 100°E
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✔ Final Answers:
| Letter | Coordinates |
|--------|-----------------------|
| A | 15°S, 70°W |
| B | 60°N, 10°E |
| C | 15°S, 20°E |
| D | 60°N, 120°E |
| E | 30°N, 120°E |
| F | 15°N, 105°E |
| G | 15°N, 10°W |
| H | 60°N, 140°W |
| I | 15°S, 140°E |
| J | 0°, 100°E |
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📝 How to Write Them:
Write each coordinate in the format:
[Latitude], [Longitude]
For example:
A – 15°S, 70°W
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✔ This completes the task! Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation with visual cues.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free longitude and latitude worksheet.