Let’s go step by step to match each latitude and longitude coordinate with the correct city and state.
We’ll use the map as a guide — even though we can’t see it, we know from general geography where these cities are located based on their coordinates.
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1. 35°N latitude, 112°W longitude
- Latitude 35°N runs through the southwestern U.S.
- Longitude 112°W is in Arizona.
- The major city near this spot is
Phoenix, Arizona.
✔ Match: Phoenix, Arizona
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2. 35°N latitude, 78°W longitude
- 35°N again — but now 78°W is on the East Coast.
- This is around North Carolina.
- The capital of NC is
Raleigh, which sits near these coordinates.
✔ Match: Raleigh, North Carolina
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3. 40°N latitude, 96°W longitude
- 40°N cuts across the middle of the U.S.
- 96°W is in Nebraska.
- The capital of Nebraska is
Lincoln.
✔ Match: Lincoln, Nebraska
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4. 45°N latitude, 122°W longitude
- 45°N is halfway between equator and North Pole — goes through northern U.S.
- 122°W is on the West Coast, in Oregon/Washington area.
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Portland, Oregon is right around here.
✔ Match: Portland, Oregon
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5. 29°N latitude, 95°W longitude
- 29°N is southern U.S., near Gulf of Mexico.
- 95°W is Texas coast.
- That’s
Houston, Texas.
✔ Match: Houston, Texas
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6. 43°N latitude, 79°W longitude
- 43°N is up north — Great Lakes region.
- 79°W is near Lake Ontario.
- That’s
Niagara Falls, New York (yes, there’s a city named that in NY).
✔ Match: Niagara Falls, New York
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7. 25°N latitude, 80°W longitude
- 25°N is very far south — only Florida reaches that low in the U.S.
- 80°W is east side of Florida.
- That’s
Miami, Florida.
✔ Match: Miami, Florida
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All matches checked against known geographic locations. Coordinates align correctly with each city.
Final Answer:
1. Phoenix, Arizona
2. Raleigh, North Carolina
3. Lincoln, Nebraska
4. Portland, Oregon
5. Houston, Texas
6. Niagara Falls, New York
7. Miami, Florida
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude worksheet answer key.
