Let’s go through each question one by one, using the text and globe drawing provided.
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Question 1: What latitude line is 0°?
From the first paragraph:
> “They mark distances north and south of the equator in degrees (°).”
Also, on the globe drawing, the line labeled “Equator” is at 0°.
✔ So, the answer is:
Equator
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Question 2: What longitude line is 0°?
From the second paragraph:
> “They mark the distances in degrees east and west of the prime meridian, which is at 0°.”
On the globe, it’s labeled “Prime Meridian”.
✔ So, the answer is:
Prime Meridian
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Question 3: At what latitude is the North Pole? The South Pole?
From the text:
> “the Arctic Circle at 66°30’ N, the North Pole at 90° N... and the South Pole at 90° S.”
Also shown on the globe: North Pole = 90° N, South Pole = 90° S.
✔ So, answers are:
North Pole →
90° N
South Pole →
90° S
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Question 4: What special parallel is at 23°30’ N? At 23°30’ S?
Text says:
> “the Tropic of Cancer at 23°30’ N... the Tropic of Capricorn at 23°30’ S”
Globe also labels them accordingly.
✔ Answers:
At 23°30’ N →
Tropic of Cancer
At 23°30’ S →
Tropic of Capricorn
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Question 5: What special parallel is at 66°30’ N? At 66°30’ S?
Text says:
> “the Arctic Circle at 66°30’ N... the Antarctic Circle at 66°30’ S”
Globe confirms this too.
✔ Answers:
At 66°30’ N →
Arctic Circle
At 66°30’ S →
Antarctic Circle
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Question 6: What distances do latitude lines mark?
First paragraph:
> “They mark distances north and south of the equator in degrees (°).”
So they measure how far north or south you are from the Equator.
✔ Answer:
Distances north and south of the equator
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Question 7: What distances do longitude lines mark?
Second paragraph:
> “They mark the distances in degrees east and west of the prime meridian...”
So they measure how far east or west you are from the Prime Meridian.
✔ Answer:
Distances east and west of the prime meridian
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Final Answer:
1. Equator
2. Prime Meridian
3. 90° N; 90° S
4. Tropic of Cancer; Tropic of Capricorn
5. Arctic Circle; Antarctic Circle
6. Distances north and south of the equator
7. Distances east and west of the prime meridian
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geography mapping skills worksheet.