Let's solve the
Map Work activity step by step, based on the information provided and general geographical knowledge.
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Activity 1: Atlas work – Latitude
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1. Name three countries in Africa that the Equator passes through.
The
Equator (0° latitude) passes through several African countries. The three main ones are:
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Gabon
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Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Uganda
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Kenya
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São Tomé and Príncipe (island nation)
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Central African Republic
✔ Any
three from this list are correct.
Answer:
Gabon,
Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Kenya
*(Note: Answers may vary slightly depending on the atlas, but these are commonly accepted.)*
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2. On which line of latitude does the city of Cairo lie?
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, located in
northern Africa.
From a standard world map or atlas:
- Cairo lies approximately at
30°N latitude.
Answer:
30°N
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3. On which line of latitude does the city of Durban lie?
Durban is a major city in
South Africa, on the east coast.
From geographical data:
- Durban is located at about
29.8°S, which rounds to
30°S.
Answer:
30°S
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4. Find line of latitude 34°S. Does this line lie north or south of 35°S?
We know:
- The Earth’s southern latitudes increase as you go
south.
- So,
34°S is
closer to the Equator than
35°S.
Therefore,
34°S lies north of 35°S.
Answer:
North
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5. Which South African city, named after the Cape of Good Hope, has a latitude of 34°S?
The city named after the
Cape of Good Hope is
Cape Town.
- Cape Town is located at approximately
33.9°S, which is very close to
34°S.
- It is often rounded to
34°S in educational contexts.
So, the city is:
Answer:
Cape Town
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya
2.
30°N
3.
30°S
4.
North
5.
Cape Town
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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Latitude measures how far north or south a place is from the
Equator (0°).
- Lines of latitude are
horizontal circles around the Earth.
- The
Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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North latitudes are labeled with
N,
South latitudes with
S.
- As you move
north, latitude increases from 0° to 90°N; as you move
south, it increases from 0° to 90°S.
- Using an atlas helps locate cities and determine their approximate coordinates.
This activity teaches students how to use
latitude to locate places on a globe or map — a foundational skill in geography.
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help finding these on a map!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geography for grade 6.
