Worksheet for learning latitude and longitude using a world map.

You're working on a Map Skills: Using Latitude and Longitude worksheet. The goal is to use the world map provided to identify the latitude and longitude of each labeled point (A through L).

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🔍 How to Read Latitude and Longitude:

- Latitude measures how far north or south a point is from the Equator (0°).
- Lines run horizontally (east-west).
- North = positive (N), South = negative (S).

- Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian (0°).
- Lines run vertically (north-south).
- East = positive (E), West = negative (W).

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🌍 Step-by-Step Solution:

We’ll go point by point, using the map to find the approximate latitude and longitude.

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#### ✔ Point A:
- Located in North America, near the U.S.-Canada border.
- Latitude: ~45° N
- Longitude: ~105° W
→ A: 45° N, 105° W

#### ✔ Point B:
- In South America, near the Andes.
- Latitude: ~12° S
- Longitude: ~75° W
→ B: 12° S, 75° W

#### ✔ Point C:
- In Africa, near the equator, central region.
- Latitude: ~0° (on equator)
- Longitude: ~15° E
→ C: 0°, 15° E

#### ✔ Point D:
- In Europe, near Spain/Portugal.
- Latitude: ~40° N
- Longitude: ~5° W
→ D: 40° N, 5° W

#### ✔ Point E:
- In Asia, near India/Pakistan border.
- Latitude: ~30° N
- Longitude: ~75° E
→ E: 30° N, 75° E

#### ✔ Point F:
- In Australia, central desert region.
- Latitude: ~25° S
- Longitude: ~135° E
→ F: 25° S, 135° E

#### ✔ Point G:
- In Antarctica, near the coast.
- Latitude: ~65° S
- Longitude: ~60° W
→ G: 65° S, 60° W

#### ✔ Point H:
- In North Pacific Ocean, near Japan.
- Latitude: ~45° N
- Longitude: ~150° E
→ H: 45° N, 150° E

#### ✔ Point I:
- In Arctic Ocean, north of Canada.
- Latitude: ~75° N
- Longitude: ~90° W
→ I: 75° N, 90° W

#### ✔ Point J:
- In South Atlantic Ocean, near southern Africa.
- Latitude: ~60° S
- Longitude: ~15° E
→ J: 60° S, 15° E

#### ✔ Point K:
- In Indian Ocean, near Madagascar.
- Latitude: ~15° S
- Longitude: ~45° E
→ K: 15° S, 45° E

#### ✔ Point L:
- In Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii.
- Latitude: ~20° N
- Longitude: ~155° W
→ L: 20° N, 155° W

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📋 Final Answer Table:

| Letter of the Star | Degrees of Latitude | N or S | Degrees of Longitude | E or W |
|--------------------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|--------|
| A | 45 | N | 105 | W |
| B | 12 | S | 75 | W |
| C | 0 | — | 15 | E |
| D | 40 | N | 5 | W |
| E | 30 | N | 75 | E |
| F | 25 | S | 135 | E |
| G | 65 | S | 60 | W |
| H | 45 | N | 150 | E |
| I | 75 | N | 90 | W |
| J | 60 | S | 15 | E |
| K | 15 | S | 45 | E |
| L | 20 | N | 155 | W |

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💡 Tips for Accuracy:

- Use the grid lines on the map as guides.
- If a point falls between two lines, estimate the value (e.g., halfway between 30° and 40° is 35°).
- Remember: Latitude increases going away from the Equator; Longitude increases going away from the Prime Meridian.

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