Let's solve this step-by-step using the map provided.
Understanding the Map:
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Latitude lines run horizontally and measure distance north or south of the equator.
- North is denoted by
N, and values increase from 0° at the equator up to 90° at the North Pole.
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Longitude lines run vertically and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- West is denoted by
W, and values increase from 0° at the Prime Meridian up to 180° westward.
We are given coordinates in the format:
X° N Latitude, Y° W Longitude
We need to identify which city and state match each coordinate based on the map.
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Step-by-Step Solutions:
#### 1.
34° N, 118° W
- Find 34° N (between 35°N and 30°N)
- Find 118° W (between 120°W and 115°W)
- This point is near
Los Angeles, California
✔ Answer: Los Angeles, California
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#### 2.
25° N, 80° W
- 25° N is just above 20°N, near southern Florida
- 80° W is close to the eastern coast of Florida
- The city marked here is
Miami, Florida
✔ Answer: Miami, Florida
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#### 3.
42° N, 83° W
- 42° N is between 40°N and 45°N
- 83° W is just west of 80°W
- This matches
Detroit, Michigan
✔ Answer: Detroit, Michigan
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#### 4.
39° N, 94° W
- 39° N is just below 40°N
- 94° W is between 95°W and 90°W
- The city at this location is
Kansas City, Missouri
✔ Answer: Kansas City, Missouri
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#### 5.
43° N, 87° W
- 43° N is between 40°N and 45°N
- 87° W is between 90°W and 85°W
- This is
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
✔ Answer: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#### 6.
32° N, 96° W
- 32° N is just above 30°N
- 96° W is between 95°W and 100°W
- This is
Dallas, Texas
✔ Answer: Dallas, Texas
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#### 7.
43° N, 116° W
- 43° N is between 40°N and 45°N
- 116° W is between 120°W and 115°W
- This is
Boise, Idaho
✔ Answer: Boise, Idaho
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#### 8.
40° N, 111° W
- 40° N is between 35°N and 45°N
- 111° W is between 115°W and 105°W
- This is
Salt Lake City, Utah
✔ Answer: Salt Lake City, Utah
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#### 9.
45° N, 93° W
- 45° N is at the top of the map
- 93° W is between 95°W and 90°W
- This is
Minneapolis, Minnesota
✔ Answer: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Final Answers:
1.
34° N, 118° W →
Los Angeles, California
2.
25° N, 80° W →
Miami, Florida
3.
42° N, 83° W →
Detroit, Michigan
4.
39° N, 94° W →
Kansas City, Missouri
5.
43° N, 87° W →
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6.
32° N, 96° W →
Dallas, Texas
7.
43° N, 116° W →
Boise, Idaho
8.
40° N, 111° W →
Salt Lake City, Utah
9.
45° N, 93° W →
Minneapolis, Minnesota
✔ All answers are verified using the map.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude and longitude worksheets.