Let's solve each of the latitude and longitude questions using the map provided. We'll determine which city and state are located at the given coordinates by locating the intersection of the latitude (horizontal lines) and longitude (vertical lines).
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Understanding the Map:
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Latitude lines run horizontally and measure distance north or south of the equator.
- The map shows
30°N, 40°N, and 50°N.
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Longitude lines run vertically and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- The map shows
70°W, 80°W, 90°W, 100°W, 110°W, and 120°W.
We will estimate based on the grid lines and labeled cities.
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Now let's solve each question:
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1. 33°N latitude, 112°W longitude
- Find
33°N: This is just below the 40°N line, so in the southern part of the U.S.
- Find
112°W: Between 110°W and 120°W — closer to 110°W.
- Looking at the map: At this point, we see
Phoenix, AZ.
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✔ Answer: Phoenix, Arizona
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2. 35°N latitude, 78°W longitude
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35°N: Slightly above 30°N, near the middle of the eastern U.S.
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78°W: Between 80°W and 90°W — closer to 80°W.
- On the map, near this location is
Raleigh, NC.
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✔ Answer: Raleigh, North Carolina
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3. 46°N latitude, 96°W longitude
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46°N: Just above 40°N, near the northern edge of the U.S.
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96°W: Between 90°W and 100°W — closer to 100°W.
- The city marked near this area is
Fargo, ND.
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✔ Answer: Fargo, North Dakota
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4. 45°N latitude, 122°W longitude
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45°N: Between 40°N and 50°N — near the top of the map.
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122°W: Closest to the western edge of the map.
- The city at this location is
Portland, OR.
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✔ Answer: Portland, Oregon
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5. 29°N latitude, 95°W longitude
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29°N: Just above 30°N — near the southern U.S.
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95°W: Between 90°W and 100°W — slightly west of 90°W.
- The city near this coordinate is
Houston, TX.
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✔ Answer: Houston, Texas
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6. 43°N latitude, 79°W longitude
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43°N: Slightly below 50°N, near the northern U.S.
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79°W: Between 70°W and 80°W — very close to 80°W.
- The city here is
Niagara Falls, NY.
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✔ Answer: Niagara Falls, New York
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7. 25°N latitude, 80°W longitude
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25°N: Below 30°N — in the southern U.S., near Florida.
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80°W: Near the eastern coast.
- The city at this location is
Miami, FL.
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✔ Answer: Miami, Florida
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Phoenix, Arizona
2.
Raleigh, North Carolina
3.
Fargo, North Dakota
4.
Portland, Oregon
5.
Houston, Texas
6.
Niagara Falls, New York
7.
Miami, Florida
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet for 5th grade.