Let’s go through each term and its definition one by one to make sure everything matches correctly. This is like matching vocabulary words with their meanings — we just need to check that each word pairs with the right description.
1.
latitude → “measures the distance north or south of the equator”
✔️ Correct. Latitude lines run east-west but measure how far you are from the equator (north or south).
2.
longitude → “measures the distance east and west of the prime meridian”
✔️ Correct. Longitude lines run north-south but measure how far you are from the Prime Meridian (east or west).
3.
meridians → “lines of longitude that run north to south or vertically”
✔️ Correct. Meridians are another name for lines of longitude — they go up and down on a map.
4.
parallels → “lines of latitude that run east to west or horizontally”
✔️ Correct. Parallels are lines of latitude — they go side to side on a map, parallel to the equator.
5.
plot → “to find and place a location on a grid”
✔️ Correct. When you plot something on a map or graph, you’re marking where it goes using coordinates.
6.
prime meridian → “an imaginary line that connects the North and South Poles”
⚠️ Wait — this is tricky. The Prime Meridian *does* connect the poles, but so do all meridians! What makes the Prime Meridian special? It’s the starting point (0°) for measuring longitude. But the definition given here isn’t wrong — it’s just incomplete. However, since the worksheet says “an imaginary line that connects the North and South Poles,” and that’s technically true for the Prime Meridian too, we’ll accept it as correct in this context.
7.
vertical → “up and down or going north to south”
✔️ Correct. On maps, vertical means top-to-bottom, which aligns with north-south direction.
8.
0° latitude → “the location of the equator and the start of latitude on a map”
✔️ Correct. The equator is at 0° latitude — it’s the middle line between North and South.
9.
0° longitude → “the location of the prime meridian and the start of longitude on a map”
✔️ Correct. The Prime Meridian is at 0° longitude — it’s the starting line for measuring east and west.
✔ All definitions match their terms correctly. There are no mismatches or errors in the table.
Final Answer:
All terms are correctly matched with their definitions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet 3rd grade.
