Let's solve each problem step by step using the provided map and the given coordinates.
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Problem 1:
An airplane crashes at 40 degrees north and 60 degrees east. What letter would you travel to hunt for survivors?
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Latitude: 40° N
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Longitude: 60° E
On the map:
- 40° N is a latitude line running horizontally.
- 60° E is a longitude line running vertically.
- The intersection of 40° N and 60° E is marked with the letter
H.
Answer:
H
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Problem 2:
What continent would you be on at 10 degrees south and 70 degrees west?
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Latitude: 10° S
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Longitude: 70° W
On the map:
- 10° S is a latitude line running horizontally.
- 70° W is a longitude line running vertically.
- The intersection of 10° S and 70° W falls on the continent of
South America.
Answer:
South America
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Problem 3:
0 degrees latitude, 0 degrees longitude, the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian, would be located in which ocean?
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Latitude: 0° (Equator)
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Longitude: 0° (Prime Meridian)
On the map:
- The Equator (0° latitude) runs horizontally through the middle of the map.
- The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) runs vertically through the center of the map.
- The intersection of these two lines falls in the
Atlantic Ocean.
Answer:
Atlantic Ocean
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Problem 4:
You receive a radio SOS call that a boat is sinking at 20 degrees south and 100 degrees east. What ocean would you travel to try to rescue the people?
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Latitude: 20° S
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Longitude: 100° E
On the map:
- 20° S is a latitude line running horizontally.
- 100° E is a longitude line running vertically.
- The intersection of 20° S and 100° E falls in the
Indian Ocean.
Answer:
Indian Ocean
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Problem 5:
Which letter is located at 50 degrees north and 120 degrees east?
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Latitude: 50° N
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Longitude: 120° E
On the map:
- 50° N is a latitude line running horizontally.
- 120° E is a longitude line running vertically.
- The intersection of 50° N and 120° E is marked with the letter
I.
Answer:
I
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Final Answers:
1.
H
2.
South America
3.
Atlantic Ocean
4.
Indian Ocean
5.
I
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{H, \text{South America}, \text{Atlantic Ocean}, \text{Indian Ocean}, I}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet 3rd grade.
