Let’s solve this step by step.
We are looking at a world map with lines of longitude and latitude. The question is asking us to find the coordinates (longitude and latitude) for two cities:
New York and
Sydney.
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Step 1: Understand how to read the map
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Latitude runs horizontally (left to right). It tells you how far north or south a place is from the equator (0°).
- North = positive numbers (like 40°N)
- South = negative numbers (like 35°S)
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Longitude runs vertically (top to bottom). It tells you how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian (0°), which goes through Greenwich, England.
- East = positive numbers (like 150°E)
- West = negative numbers (like 75°W)
On this map:
- Left side = West Longitude (from 0° to 180°W)
- Right side = East Longitude (from 0° to 180°E)
- Top and bottom show Latitude (from 90°N at top to 90°S at bottom)
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Step 2: Find New York on the map
Look for “New York” — it’s labeled in North America, on the east coast of the United States.
Now trace the grid lines:
- Go straight down from New York to the bottom axis → that’s its
latitude.
- It lines up with about
40°N
- Go straight left/right to the top or bottom axis → that’s its
longitude.
- It lines up with about
75°W
✔ So New York ≈
40°N, 75°W
*(Note: Actual precise coordinates are around 40.7°N, 74.0°W — but since this is a simplified map with grid lines every 10°, we round to nearest 10°.)*
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Step 3: Find Sydney on the map
Look for “Sydney” — it’s labeled in Australia, on the southeast coast.
Trace the grid lines:
- Go straight up/down to the side axis → that’s its
latitude.
- It lines up with about
35°S
- Go straight left/right to the top/bottom axis → that’s its
longitude.
- It lines up with about
150°E
✔ So Sydney ≈
35°S, 150°E
*(Actual precise coordinates are around 33.9°S, 151.2°E — again, rounded to nearest 10° for this map.)*
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Final Check:
- New York: Northern Hemisphere → N; Western Hemisphere → W → 40°N, 75°W ✔️
- Sydney: Southern Hemisphere → S; Eastern Hemisphere → E → 35°S, 150°E ✔️
These match what we see on the map using the grid.
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Final Answer:
New York: 40°N, 75°W
Sydney: 35°S, 150°E
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude games.
