Let’s go through each question one by one using the map and the information given.
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1. 0° latitude is called the ________________.
Looking at the map, the line labeled “Equator” is right at 0°. The text also says: “The equator is at 0° latitude.”
→ So, the answer is
Equator.
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2. Lines of latitude are called ________________.
The first sentence in the instructions says: “Lines of latitude on a globe are called parallels.”
→ Answer:
parallels
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3. Parallels run which directions? ________________ and ________________.
The text says: “They run east and west.”
→ Answers:
east,
west
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4. The latitude of the North Pole is ________________.
On the map, the top point (North Pole) is labeled
90°N.
→ Answer:
90°N
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5. Which parallel runs through Florida?
Look at the map — Florida is part of the United States, which is in North America. Find where Florida would be on the globe. It’s between 15°N and 30°N, but closer to 30°N. Actually, looking carefully, the 30°N line goes right through northern Florida.
Wait — let’s double-check. On most maps, Florida extends from about 25°N to 31°N. But on this simplified map, the only labeled lines near Florida are 15°N, 30°N, and 45°N. Since 30°N passes through the northern part of Florida (like Jacksonville), that’s the best match here.
→ Answer:
30°N
*(Note: In real life, it’s not exact, but for this worksheet, 30°N is the intended answer.)*
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6. What is located at 90°S latitude?
At the bottom of the globe, the label points to “South Pole” at 90°S.
→ Answer:
South Pole
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7. Which parallel runs through Canada?
Canada is north of the U.S. Looking at the map, the 45°N line cuts across southern Canada (through places like Ontario and Quebec). Also, 60°N is too far north (that’s near the Arctic). So 45°N is the best fit shown on the map.
→ Answer:
45°N
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8. Lines of latitude above the equator are which direction?
“Above” means north of the equator. All those lines have an “N” after them — like 15°N, 30°N, etc.
→ Answer:
north
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9. Below the equator, the parallels are which direction?
“Below” means south of the equator. Those lines have an “S” — like 15°S, 30°S, etc.
→ Answer:
south
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Final Answer:
1. Equator
2. parallels
3. east, west
4. 90°N
5. 30°N
6. South Pole
7. 45°N
8. north
9. south
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of lines of longitude worksheet.
