- The map displays the world with a grid of latitude and longitude lines.
- Latitude lines run horizontally, measuring distance north or south of the equator (0°), which is the central horizontal line. The values increase to 90° at both the North and South Poles.
- Longitude lines run vertically, measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian (0°), which is the central vertical line. The values increase to 180° east and west.
- The continents labeled are North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
- The oceans labeled are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean.
- The map uses a Mercator projection, which distorts the size of landmasses near the poles, making them appear larger than they are relative to landmasses near the equator.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable map latitude and longitude.
