Problem Analysis and Solution
The task involves identifying locations on a world map based on given latitude and longitude coordinates. We will solve each question step by step, using the provided map and the coordinate system.
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1. An airplane crashes at 40 degrees north and 60 degrees east. What letter would you travel to hunt for survivors?
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Latitude: 40° N
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Longitude: 60° E
On the map:
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40° N is a parallel of latitude that runs horizontally across the map.
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60° E is a meridian of longitude that runs vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole.
By locating the intersection of 40° N and 60° E on the map, we find that the point corresponds to the letter
H.
Answer:
H
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2. What continent would you be on at 10 degrees south and 70 degrees west?
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Latitude: 10° S
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Longitude: 70° W
On the map:
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10° S is a parallel of latitude below the Equator.
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70° W is a meridian of longitude running vertically.
The intersection of 10° S and 70° W falls on the continent of
South America.
Answer:
South America
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3. 0 degrees latitude, 0 degrees longitude, the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian, would be located in which ocean?
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Latitude: 0° (Equator)
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Longitude: 0° (Prime Meridian)
On the map:
- The Equator (0° latitude) is the horizontal line dividing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) is the vertical line passing through Greenwich, England.
The intersection of these two lines falls in the
Atlantic Ocean.
Answer:
Atlantic Ocean
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4. You receive a radio SOS call that a boat is sinking at 20 degrees south and 100 degrees east. What ocean would you travel to try to rescue the people?
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Latitude: 20° S
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Longitude: 100° E
On the map:
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20° S is a parallel of latitude below the Equator.
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100° E is a meridian of longitude running vertically.
The intersection of 20° S and 100° E falls in the
Indian Ocean.
Answer:
Indian Ocean
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5. Which letter is located at 50 degrees north and 120 degrees east?
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Latitude: 50° N
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Longitude: 120° E
On the map:
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50° N is a parallel of latitude above the Equator.
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120° E is a meridian of longitude running vertically.
The intersection of 50° N and 120° E corresponds to the letter
I.
Answer:
I
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Summary of Answers
1.
An airplane crashes at 40 degrees north and 60 degrees east. What letter would you travel to hunt for survivors?
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Answer:
H
2.
What continent would you be on at 10 degrees south and 70 degrees west?
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Answer:
South America
3.
0 degrees latitude, 0 degrees longitude, the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian, would be located in which ocean?
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Answer:
Atlantic Ocean
4.
You receive a radio SOS call that a boat is sinking at 20 degrees south and 100 degrees east. What ocean would you travel to try to rescue the people?
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Answer:
Indian Ocean
5.
Which letter is located at 50 degrees north and 120 degrees east?
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Answer:
I
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Final Answer Box
\[
\boxed{H, \text{South America}, \text{Atlantic Ocean}, \text{Indian Ocean}, I}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude worksheet 6th grade.
