1. Lines of longitude run north to south.
2. The 15°W longitude line is located in western Europe and western Africa; it passes through countries like Portugal, Spain, and parts of West Africa.
3. The 60°W longitude line passes through the city of St. Petersburg, Brazil.
4. St. Petersburg, Brazil, is located at approximately 60°W longitude.
5. A city at 15°E longitude is Berlin, Germany.
6. Another name for the 0° longitude line is the Prime Meridian.
7. You can’t see 90°E or 90°W longitude on this globe because the map projection shown only displays a portion of the Earth’s surface, likely centered around the Prime Meridian, and does not extend far enough east or west to include those lines.
8. Most of Africa is between 20°W and 50°E lines of longitude.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of longitude worksheet for 5th grade.
