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Latitude/Longitude Practice worksheet step by step. The goal is to determine the coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each of the marked cities on the world map.
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🔍 Understanding the Map
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Latitude lines run horizontally and measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator (0°).
- North of the Equator =
N
- South of the Equator =
S
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Longitude lines run vertically and measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian (0°).
- East of Prime Meridian =
E
- West of Prime Meridian =
W
We’ll use the grid lines on the map to estimate coordinates.
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✔ Step-by-Step Solutions:
#### 1.
Sacramento, United States
- Located in California.
- On the map: Just above the 40°N line → about
38°N
- Longitude: Between 120°W and 100°W → closer to
121°W
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Answer: 38°N, 121°W
#### 2.
Mexico City, Mexico
- Near the equator, slightly north.
- Latitude: About
19°N
- Longitude: Around
99°W
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Answer: 19°N, 99°W
#### 3.
Quito, Ecuador
- Quito is very close to the equator.
- Latitude: Almost exactly on
0° →
0°N
- Longitude: Slightly west of 80°W → about
78°W
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Answer: 0°N, 78°W
#### 4.
Pittsburgh, United States
- In Pennsylvania, northeastern U.S.
- Latitude: Around
40°N
- Longitude: Between 80°W and 70°W → about
80°W
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Answer: 40°N, 80°W
#### 5.
Barcelona, Spain
- On the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
- Latitude: Just above 40°N → about
41°N
- Longitude: East of 0° → around
2°E
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Answer: 41°N, 2°E
#### 6.
Stockholm, Sweden
- Northern Europe, Scandinavia.
- Latitude: Around
60°N
- Longitude: East of 0° → about
18°E
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Answer: 60°N, 18°E
#### 7.
Windhoek, Namibia
- In southern Africa.
- Latitude: Just below 20°S → about
22°S
- Longitude: Around
17°E
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Answer: 22°S, 17°E
#### 8.
Nairobi, Kenya
- In East Africa, near the equator.
- Latitude: Slightly south of 0° → about
1°S
- Longitude: Around
37°E
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Answer: 1°S, 37°E
#### 9.
Beijing, China
- Capital of China, in northern China.
- Latitude: Around
40°N
- Longitude: About
116°E
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Answer: 40°N, 116°E
#### 10.
Melbourne, Australia
- In southeastern Australia.
- Latitude: Around
38°S
- Longitude: About
145°E
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Answer: 38°S, 145°E
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📝 Final Answers:
1. Sacramento, USA:
38°N, 121°W
2. Mexico City, Mexico:
19°N, 99°W
3. Quito, Ecuador:
0°N, 78°W
4. Pittsburgh, USA:
40°N, 80°W
5. Barcelona, Spain:
41°N, 2°E
6. Stockholm, Sweden:
60°N, 18°E
7. Windhoek, Namibia:
22°S, 17°E
8. Nairobi, Kenya:
1°S, 37°E
9. Beijing, China:
40°N, 116°E
10. Melbourne, Australia:
38°S, 145°E
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✔ Reminders:
- Trace the
Equator with a
red crayon.
- Trace the
Prime Meridian with a
blue crayon.
- Always write:
Latitude first, then
Longitude.
- Include direction:
N/S for latitude,
E/W for longitude.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude practice worksheet.
