Lines of Latitude Practice worksheet with a world map and questions.

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Question 1: What continent is 15° N?
- Looking at the world map, 15° N latitude line passes through Africa (through countries like Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan) and also touches parts of Central America and Asia
- The primary continent at 15° N is Africa

Question 2: What continent is 75° S?
- 75° S is very far south in the Southern Hemisphere
- This latitude is within Antarctica
- Answer: Antarctica

Question 3: What continent is 45° N?
- 45° N passes through Europe, Asia, and North America
- Looking at the map, it goes through France, northern Italy, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan, and across the US and Canada
- Multiple continents are crossed, but a common answer would be North America or Europe or Asia
- Given the context, likely looking for North America (passes through Oregon, Idaho, Montana, etc.)

Question 4: What ocean is 15° S and on the Prime Meridian?
- The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude
- At 15° S and 0° longitude, we're in the South Atlantic Ocean (off the coast of Africa)
- Answer: Atlantic Ocean

Question 5: Name a line of latitude that hits North America.
- Many lines of latitude hit North America
- Examples: 45° N, 30° N, 60° N, etc.
- A good answer: 45° N or 30° N or 60° N

Question 6: Name a line of latitude that hits Australia.
- Australia is roughly between 10° S and 40° S
- Good answers: 20° S, 25° S, 30° S, or 35° S
- A common answer: 25° S or 30° S

Question 7: Name a line of latitude that hits Asia.
- Asia spans from about 10° S to 80° N
- Many options: 30° N, 45° N, 60° N, etc.
- A good answer: 30° N or 45° N or 60° N

Final Answer:

1. Africa
2. Antarctica
3. North America (or Europe/Asia)
4. Atlantic Ocean
5. 45° N (or 30° N, 60° N - any valid answer)
6. 25° S (or 20° S, 30° S, 35° S - any valid answer)
7. 30° N (or 45° N, 60° N - any valid answer)