Let's solve this step-by-step using the map provided.
Step 1: Understand the Map
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Latitude lines run horizontally and measure distance north or south of the equator (in degrees).
- North is indicated with "N" (e.g., 34° N).
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Longitude lines run vertically and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian (in degrees).
- West is indicated with "W" (e.g., 118° W).
We'll use the grid on the map to locate cities based on their coordinates.
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Step 2: Match Each Coordinate to a City
#### 1.
34° N, 118° W
- Find 34° N (just below 35° N line)
- Find 118° W (between 120° W and 115° W)
- The city at this intersection is
Los Angeles, California
✔ Answer: Los Angeles, California
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#### 2.
25° N, 80° W
- 25° N is just above 30° N (but below 35° N), near the southern edge of Florida.
- 80° W is close to the eastern coast.
- The city 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 near the eastern side of Michigan.
- The city marked at this location is
Detroit, Michigan
✔ Answer: Detroit, Michigan
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#### 4.
39° N, 94° W
- 39° N is between 35° N and 40° N.
- 94° W is in central U.S., between 95° W and 90° W.
- This is near
Kansas City, Missouri
✔ Answer: Kansas City, Missouri
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#### 5.
43° N, 87° W
- 43° N is just below 45° N.
- 87° W is slightly west of 90° 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 in Texas.
- The city marked at this location is
Dallas, Texas
✔ Answer: Dallas, Texas
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#### 7.
43° N, 116° W
- 43° N is near the top of the map (close to 45° N).
- 116° W is in western U.S., 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 a major latitude line.
- 111° W is in Utah.
- The city marked here is
Salt Lake City, Utah
✔ Answer: Salt Lake City, Utah
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#### 9.
45° N, 93° W
- 45° N is the northernmost line shown.
- 93° W is in Minnesota.
- The city at this point 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
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of latitude longitude worksheet.