Let’s go step by step to find the answers using the map.
We’re looking at latitude (north/south) and longitude (east/west).
Latitude lines run horizontally — 0° is the equator, north goes up, south goes down.
Longitude lines run vertically — 0° is Prime Meridian, east goes right, west goes left.
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Question 1: What continent at 18° South by 140° East?
- Find 18° South → that’s below the equator.
- Find 140° East → that’s on the right side of the map (east of Prime Meridian).
- Look where those two lines cross → it lands on
Australia.
✔ Answer: Australia
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Question 2: What continent at 36° North by 100° West?
- 36° North → above the equator.
- 100° West → left side of the map (west of Prime Meridian).
- That point falls in the middle of
North America (around Texas/USA area).
✔ Answer: North America
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Question 3: What continent at 18° South by 20° East?
- 18° South → below equator.
- 20° East → just right of center (Prime Meridian is 0°).
- This hits southern part of
Africa.
✔ Answer: Africa
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Question 4: What ocean at 18° South by 80° East?
- 18° South → below equator.
- 80° East → between Africa and Australia.
- That’s clearly labeled as
Indian Ocean.
✔ Answer: Indian Ocean
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Question 5: What ocean at 36° North by 40° West?
- 36° North → above equator.
- 40° West → left of center, but not too far.
- Between North America and Europe → that’s the
Atlantic Ocean.
✔ Answer: Atlantic Ocean
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Question 6: What ocean at 18° North by 160° East?
- 18° North → above equator.
- 160° East → far right side of map, near Asia/Pacific.
- That’s deep in the
Pacific Ocean.
✔ Answer: Pacific Ocean
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Final Answer:
1. Australia
2. North America
3. Africa
4. Indian Ocean
5. Atlantic Ocean
6. Pacific Ocean
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude elementary worksheet.
