To solve this task, we need to match each set of coordinates (latitude and longitude) with the correct letter on the map.
Let’s go step by step:
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Step 1: Understand how to read coordinates
- Latitude tells you how far north or south you are from the equator (0°).
- “N” means north of the equator.
- “S” means south of the equator.
- Longitude tells you how far east or west you are from the Prime Meridian (0°).
- “E” means east of the Prime Meridian.
- “W” means west of the Prime Meridian.
On the map:
- Horizontal lines = latitude (run left to right)
- Vertical lines = longitude (run top to bottom)
We’ll find each point by looking at where the given latitude and longitude lines cross — then see which letter is there.
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Step 2: Match each coordinate pair to a letter
1.
60°S, 120°W
- Go down to 60°S (bottom half of map), then move left to 120°W.
- That’s near the bottom left — looks like point
F.
2.
45°S, 150°E
- 45°S is in the southern hemisphere, 150°E is on the right side (east).
- Look for Australia area — that’s point
I.
3.
75°N, 90°W
- Very far north (75°N), and 90°W is over North America.
- That’s in northern Canada — point
A.
4.
60°N, 120°E
- 60°N is up north, 120°E is over Asia (Russia/China area).
- That’s point
C.
5.
30°S, 0°
- 30°S is south of equator, 0° longitude is through Africa.
- That’s in southern Africa — point
G.
6.
15°N, 45°W
- 15°N is just north of equator, 45°W is over the Atlantic Ocean near South America.
- That’s point
D.
7.
30°N, 180°E
- 30°N is mid-northern latitude, 180°E is the International Date Line (far right edge of map).
- That’s in the Pacific Ocean — point
J.
8.
0°, 150°W
- On the equator (0°), and 150°W is in the Pacific Ocean.
- That’s point
E.
9.
60°N, 60°E
- 60°N is northern Europe/Russia, 60°E is through Russia.
- That’s point
B.
10.
15°S, 75°E
- 15°S is south of equator, 75°E is over Indian Ocean / near India.
- That’s point
H.
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Step 3: Double-check matches
Let’s verify a few:
- #1: 60°S, 120°W → F
✔ (bottom left corner)
- #3: 75°N, 90°W → A
✔ (northern Canada)
- #5: 30°S, 0° → G
✔ (southern Africa)
- #8: 0°, 150°W → E
✔ (equator, Pacific)
- #10: 15°S, 75°E → H
✔ (Indian Ocean, south of India)
All seem correct.
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Final Answer:
1. F
2. I
3. A
4. C
5. G
6. D
7. J
8. E
9. B
10. H
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude and latitude worksheet for kids.
