To solve the problem of identifying the coordinates of each dot on the map, we need to determine the latitude and longitude for each labeled point. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Understand Latitude and Longitude
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Latitude: Measures how far north or south a point is from the equator. It ranges from 0° at the equator to 90°N at the North Pole and 90°S at the South Pole.
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Longitude: Measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian (0°). It ranges from 0° at the Prime Meridian to 180°E or 180°W.
Step 2: Identify Key Lines
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equator is at 0° latitude.
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Prime Meridian is at 0° longitude.
- Latitude lines are horizontal and are marked in degrees north (N) or south (S) of the equator.
- Longitude lines are vertical and are marked in degrees east (E) or west (W) of the Prime Meridian.
Step 3: Determine Coordinates for Each Point
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Point A
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Latitude: Approximately 30°S
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Longitude: Approximately 60°W
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Coordinates: \( (30°S, 60°W) \)
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Point B
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Latitude: Approximately 60°N
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Longitude: Approximately 30°E
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Coordinates: \( (60°N, 30°E) \)
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Point C
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Latitude: Approximately 15°S
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Longitude: Approximately 30°E
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Coordinates: \( (15°S, 30°E) \)
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Point D
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Latitude: Approximately 60°N
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Longitude: Approximately 0°
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Coordinates: \( (60°N, 0°) \)
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Point E
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Latitude: Approximately 45°N
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Longitude: Approximately 120°E
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Coordinates: \( (45°N, 120°E) \)
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Point F
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Latitude: Approximately 15°N
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Longitude: Approximately 90°E
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Coordinates: \( (15°N, 90°E) \)
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Point G
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Latitude: Approximately 0°
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Longitude: Approximately 30°W
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Coordinates: \( (0°, 30°W) \)
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Point H
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Latitude: Approximately 45°N
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Longitude: Approximately 120°W
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Coordinates: \( (45°N, 120°W) \)
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Point I
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Latitude: Approximately 15°S
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Longitude: Approximately 150°E
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Coordinates: \( (15°S, 150°E) \)
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Point J
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Latitude: Approximately 0°
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Longitude: Approximately 120°E
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Coordinates: \( (0°, 120°E) \)
Final Answer
\[
\begin{aligned}
&\text{A: } (30°S, 60°W) \\
&\text{B: } (60°N, 30°E) \\
&\text{C: } (15°S, 30°E) \\
&\text{D: } (60°N, 0°) \\
&\text{E: } (45°N, 120°E) \\
&\text{F: } (15°N, 90°E) \\
&\text{G: } (0°, 30°W) \\
&\text{H: } (45°N, 120°W) \\
&\text{I: } (15°S, 150°E) \\
&\text{J: } (0°, 120°E)
\end{aligned}
\]
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&\text{A: } (30°S, 60°W) \\
&\text{B: } (60°N, 30°E) \\
&\text{C: } (15°S, 30°E) \\
&\text{D: } (60°N, 0°) \\
&\text{E: } (45°N, 120°E) \\
&\text{F: } (15°N, 90°E) \\
&\text{G: } (0°, 30°W) \\
&\text{H: } (45°N, 120°W) \\
&\text{I: } (15°S, 150°E) \\
&\text{J: } (0°, 120°E)
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude worksheet 6th grade.