Let's solve this
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet step by step.
We are given a map of the United States with a grid of latitude (horizontal lines) and longitude (vertical lines). We need to find the coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each labeled point (A through H).
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🔷 Understanding the Grid:
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Latitude (horizontal lines): Measured in degrees North (N) from the equator.
- Lines shown: 30°N, 35°N, 40°N, 45°N, 50°N
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Longitude (vertical lines): Measured in degrees West (W) from the Prime Meridian.
- Lines shown: 120°W, 115°W, 110°W, 105°W, 100°W, 95°W, 90°W, 85°W, 80°W, 75°W
Coordinates are written as:
(Latitude, Longitude) → e.g., 40°N, 100°W
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Now let’s find each point:
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✔ Point A:
- Lies on the
30°N latitude line.
- Lies on the
115°W longitude line.
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Answer: 30°N, 115°W
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✔ Point B:
- On
40°N latitude.
- On
105°W longitude.
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Answer: 40°N, 105°W
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✔ Point C:
- On
45°N latitude.
- On
110°W longitude.
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Answer: 45°N, 110°W
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✔ Point D:
- On
35°N latitude.
- On
100°W longitude.
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Answer: 35°N, 100°W
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✔ Point E:
- On
40°N latitude.
- On
90°W longitude.
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Answer: 40°N, 90°W
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✔ Point F:
- On
45°N latitude.
- On
85°W longitude.
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Answer: 45°N, 85°W
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✔ Point G:
- On
30°N latitude.
- On
80°W longitude.
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Answer: 30°N, 80°W
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✔ Point H:
- On
40°N latitude.
- On
75°W longitude.
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Answer: 40°N, 75°W
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✔ Final Answers:
| Point | Coordinates |
|-------|--------------------|
| A | 30°N, 115°W |
| B | 40°N, 105°W |
| C | 45°N, 110°W |
| D | 35°N, 100°W |
| E | 40°N, 90°W |
| F | 45°N, 85°W |
| G | 30°N, 80°W |
| H | 40°N, 75°W |
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📌 Explanation:
To find any coordinate:
1. Look at the
horizontal line (latitude) the point lies on.
2. Look at the
vertical line (longitude) the point lies on.
3. Write them together as:
Latitude, Longitude, with direction (N, W) included.
This system helps us pinpoint locations on Earth using a global grid.
✔ All points are located exactly on the grid lines, so no estimation is needed.
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help understanding how to read maps!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude practice worksheet.
