Let’s solve each question step by step using the world map provided. We’ll locate each coordinate by finding the correct latitude (horizontal lines) and longitude (vertical lines), then identify what continent or ocean is at that intersection.
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1. What continent at 18° South by 140° East?
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Latitude: 18° South → Find the horizontal line labeled “18°” below the equator (0°).
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Longitude: 140° East → Find the vertical line labeled “140°” to the right of the Prime Meridian (0°).
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Intersection: Look where these two lines meet — it’s over the large landmass in the bottom right of the map:
Australia.
✔ Answer: Australia
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2. What continent at 36° North by 100° West?
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Latitude: 36° North → Horizontal line above the equator, between 0° and 54° N.
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Longitude: 100° West → Vertical line to the left of 0°, between 80° and 120° W.
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Intersection: This point is in the central part of the large landmass on the left side of the map —
North America (specifically, around Texas/Oklahoma area).
✔ Answer: North America
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3. What continent at 18° South by 20° East?
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Latitude: 18° South → Below the equator.
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Longitude: 20° East → Right of the Prime Meridian.
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Intersection: This is in southern Africa — specifically, over countries like Botswana or Zimbabwe. The continent is
Africa.
✔ Answer: Africa
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4. What ocean at 18° South by 80° East?
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Latitude: 18° South → Below equator.
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Longitude: 80° East → Right of Prime Meridian.
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Intersection: This point is in the Indian Ocean — east of Africa, south of India, and west of Australia.
✔ Answer: Indian Ocean
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5. What ocean at 36° North by 40° West?
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Latitude: 36° North → Above equator.
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Longitude: 40° West → Left of Prime Meridian.
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Intersection: This is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean — between North America and Europe/Africa.
✔ Answer: Atlantic Ocean
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6. What ocean at 18° North by 160° East?
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Latitude: 18° North → Above equator.
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Longitude: 160° East → Far right side of the map, near the edge.
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Intersection: This is in the Pacific Ocean — east of Asia, west of the Americas.
✔ Answer: Pacific Ocean
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Australia
2.
North America
3.
Africa
4.
Indian Ocean
5.
Atlantic Ocean
6.
Pacific Ocean
These answers are based on reading the grid lines on the provided world map and matching them to the labeled continents and oceans.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map coordinates worksheet.
