To solve this worksheet, we need to read the grid lines on the map.
How to read the map:
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Latitude (Horizontal lines): These lines run left to right. The numbers are on the left side of the map (e.g., $60^{\circ}\text{N}$, $48^{\circ}\text{N}$). "N" stands for North.
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Longitude (Vertical lines): These lines run up and down. The numbers are at the top of the map (e.g., $150^{\circ}\text{W}$, $80^{\circ}\text{W}$). "W" stands for West.
Here is the step-by-step solution for each point:
Point A
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$60^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It sits exactly on the
$150^{\circ}\text{W}$ line.
Point B
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$60^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It sits exactly on the
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$ line.
Point C
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$48^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It sits exactly on the
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$ line.
Point D
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$34^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It sits exactly on the
$105^{\circ}\text{W}$ line.
Point E
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$22^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It is halfway between $80^{\circ}\text{W}$ and $60^{\circ}\text{W}$. The middle number is
$70^{\circ}\text{W}$.
Point F
* Look across to the left: It sits exactly on the
$10^{\circ}\text{N}$ line.
* Look up to the top: It sits exactly on the
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$ line.
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Final Answer:
1. What is the latitude of...
* point A?
$60^{\circ}\text{N}$
* point B?
$60^{\circ}\text{N}$
* point C?
$48^{\circ}\text{N}$
* point D?
$34^{\circ}\text{N}$
* point E?
$22^{\circ}\text{N}$
* point F?
$10^{\circ}\text{N}$
2. What is the longitude of...
* point A?
$150^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point B?
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point C?
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point D?
$105^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point E?
$70^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point F?
$80^{\circ}\text{W}$
3. Give the location of...
*(Note: Location is written as Latitude first, then Longitude)*
* point A.
$60^{\circ}\text{N}, 150^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point B.
$60^{\circ}\text{N}, 80^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point C.
$48^{\circ}\text{N}, 80^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point D.
$34^{\circ}\text{N}, 105^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point E.
$22^{\circ}\text{N}, 70^{\circ}\text{W}$
* point F.
$10^{\circ}\text{N}, 80^{\circ}\text{W}$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet for 4th grade.