Let's solve each question by using the map provided and understanding how latitude and longitude work.
Understanding the Map:
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Latitude lines run horizontally (east-west) and measure distance north or south of the equator.
- North is denoted with "N" (e.g., 33°N).
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Longitude lines run vertically (north-south) and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- West is denoted with "W" (e.g., 112°W).
We will use the labeled lines on the map to find the city at each coordinate.
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Step-by-step Solutions:
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1. 33°N latitude, 112°W longitude
- Find the line at
33°N — this runs just south of Phoenix.
- Find the line at
112°W — this passes through central Arizona.
- The intersection is near
Phoenix, Arizona.
✔ Answer: Phoenix, AZ
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2. 35°N latitude, 78°W longitude
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35°N is a bit north of Raleigh, NC.
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78°W runs through eastern North Carolina.
- The point where they intersect is
Raleigh, North Carolina.
✔ Answer: Raleigh, NC
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3. 46°N latitude, 96°W longitude
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46°N is in the northern part of the U.S., near Fargo and Minneapolis.
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96°W runs through central Minnesota and North Dakota.
- The intersection is close to
Fargo, North Dakota.
✔ Answer: Fargo, ND
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4. 45°N latitude, 122°W longitude
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45°N is just south of Portland.
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122°W runs through western Oregon.
- The intersection is
Portland, Oregon.
✔ Answer: Portland, OR
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5. 29°N latitude, 95°W longitude
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29°N is near Houston, Texas.
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95°W runs through central Texas.
- The intersection is
Houston, Texas.
✔ Answer: Houston, TX
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6. 43°N latitude, 79°W longitude
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43°N is near Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
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79°W runs through southern Ontario and upstate New York.
- This is near
Niagara Falls, New York.
✔ Answer: Niagara Falls, NY
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7. 25°N latitude, 80°W longitude
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25°N is very close to Miami.
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80°W runs through southern Florida.
- The intersection is
Miami, Florida.
✔ Answer: Miami, FL
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Final Answers:
1.
Phoenix, AZ
2.
Raleigh, NC
3.
Fargo, ND
4.
Portland, OR
5.
Houston, TX
6.
Niagara Falls, NY
7.
Miami, FL
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude map worksheet.