Let's solve each question step by step using the map provided. We'll use latitude (north-south) and longitude (east-west) to locate the correct continent or ocean.
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Understanding the Map:
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Latitude lines run horizontally:
- 0° is the Equator.
- North of the equator =
North (N).
- South of the equator =
South (S).
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Longitude lines run vertically:
- 0° is the Prime Meridian (through Greenwich, England).
- East of the Prime Meridian =
East (E).
- West of the Prime Meridian =
West (W).
We’ll now answer each question:
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1. What continent at 18° South by 140° East?
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18° South: This is south of the equator — look below the 0° line.
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140° East: This is east of the Prime Meridian, in the eastern hemisphere.
- On the map:
- At 18°S and 140°E, we are located in the
Pacific Ocean, just west of Australia.
- But looking closely, this point is actually
on the northern coast of Australia.
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Answer:
Australia
✔ Answer: Australia
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2. What continent at 36° North by 100° West?
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36° North: North of the equator, roughly in the middle of the Northern Hemisphere.
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100° West: West of the Prime Meridian — this is in the western hemisphere.
- Looking at the map:
- 100°W runs through central North America.
- 36°N intersects with the southern part of the United States.
- This location is in
North America (specifically, central U.S., like Texas or Oklahoma).
✔ Answer: North America
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3. What continent at 18° South by 20° East?
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18° South: Below the equator.
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20° East: East of the Prime Meridian.
- On the map:
- At 20°E and 18°S, we're in
Africa — specifically, near the southeastern coast of Africa (e.g., Mozambique or Madagascar area).
- The coordinates fall within the continent of
Africa.
✔ Answer: Africa
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4. What ocean at 18° South by 80° East?
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18° South: Below the equator.
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80° East: In the eastern hemisphere.
- Looking at the map:
- At 80°E and 18°S, we’re in the
Indian Ocean, between India and Australia.
- This is
not over land — it's open ocean.
✔ Answer: Indian Ocean
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5. What ocean at 36° North by 40° West?
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36° North: North of the equator.
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40° West: West of the Prime Meridian — in the Atlantic Ocean.
- On the map:
- 40°W crosses the
Atlantic Ocean.
- 36°N and 40°W is located in the
North Atlantic Ocean, between North America and Europe.
- This is well out in the Atlantic.
✔ Answer: Atlantic Ocean
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6. What ocean at 18° North by 160° East?
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18° North: North of the equator.
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160° East: Far east of the Prime Meridian — near the International Date Line.
- On the map:
- At 160°E and 18°N, we're in the
Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia and near the Marshall Islands or Micronesia.
- This region is clearly the
Pacific Ocean.
✔ Answer: Pacific Ocean
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Australia
2.
North America
3.
Africa
4.
Indian Ocean
5.
Atlantic Ocean
6.
Pacific Ocean
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or how to plot these points!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude longitude worksheet.
