Latitude and Longitude worksheet with a South American map and globe diagrams for educational use.
Worksheet titled "Latitude and Longitude" featuring a map of South America with labeled cities and coordinates, alongside two globe illustrations showing latitude and longitude lines. The worksheet includes questions for students to identify cities and locations based on given coordinates.
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Let’s go step by step to answer each question using the map.
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1. Which city is found at 10°N latitude and 67°W longitude?
Look at the map:
- Find 10°N (that’s just north of the Equator).
- Then find 67°W (between 70°W and 60°W).
- The city near that spot is Caracas.
✔ Answer: Caracas
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2. Which city is found at 18°S latitude and 69°W longitude?
- 18°S is between 10°S and 20°S — closer to 20°S.
- 69°W is between 70°W and 60°W — very close to 70°W.
- Look for a city in that area — it’s La Paz (in Bolivia).
✔ Answer: La Paz
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3. In which country do lines of 10°S latitude and 50°W longitude cross?
- 10°S runs across northern South America.
- 50°W runs down through Brazil.
- Where they meet — look on the map — it’s inside Brazil.
✔ Answer: Brazil
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4. Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia, Brazil?
Brasilia is marked on the map.
It’s located between 10°S and 20°S — but much closer to 15°S, though the map only shows labeled lines every 10 degrees.
The closest labeled lines are 10°S and 20°S — but since it’s roughly halfway, we say the nearest *labeled* line is 15°S? Wait — actually, looking again: Brasilia is slightly south of 15°S? But the map doesn’t show 15°S. So we pick the two closest labeled ones: 10°S and 20°S — but if we must choose one, it’s closer to 15°S, which isn’t labeled. Hmm… let’s check position visually.
Actually, from the map, Brasilia is about halfway between 10°S and 20°S — so maybe the question expects us to say “between 10°S and 20°S” — but the question says “which latitude lines” (plural) — so probably both.
But wait — re-read: “Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia?” — plural — so likely 10°S and 20°S.
But let me double-check: On most maps, Brasilia is around 15°S — so yes, equidistant from 10°S and 20°S? Actually, no — 15°S is exactly midway. Since 15°S isn’t drawn, the nearest *drawn* lines are 10°S and 20°S.
✔ Answer: 10°S and 20°S
Wait — maybe the question wants the single closest? Let’s see the map again — Brasilia is actually a bit closer to 15°S than to either 10 or 20? No — 15 is midway. So equally distant. But perhaps in context, we should say “approximately 15°S”, but since it’s not labeled, maybe the answer expected is “between 10°S and 20°S”.
Looking back at the map image description — Brasilia is shown near the center of Brazil, and the latitude lines are 10°, 20°, etc. Visually, it looks like it’s closer to 15°S — but since 15°S isn’t labeled, and the question says “lines” (plural), I think it’s safe to say:
✔ Final for #4: 10°S and 20°S
But let’s hold that thought and come back after checking others.
Actually — correction: Looking carefully at standard geography, Brasilia is at approximately 15.8°S — so closer to 16°S — meaning it’s closer to 20°S than to 10°S? No — 15.8 is closer to 16, which is still closer to 15 than to 20? Wait: distance to 10°S = 5.8°, distance to 20°S = 4.2° — oh! So actually closer to 20°S!
Wait — 15.8 - 10 = 5.8
20 - 15.8 = 4.2 → so yes, closer to 20°S.
But does the map show that? In the provided map, Brasilia is drawn roughly midway? Maybe not precisely. Since this is based on the given map, and assuming the map is accurate, let’s assume from visual inspection: Brasilia is closer to 20°S than to 10°S? Or maybe not — depends on drawing.
To avoid overcomplicating — and since many educational materials simplify — perhaps the intended answer is “15°S” even if not labeled? But the instruction says “use the map below” — and the map only has 10°, 20°, etc.
Given that, and to match typical worksheet expectations, I’ll go with:
✔ Answer: 15°S (even if not labeled, it’s implied) — but wait, the map doesn’t have it. Alternatively, maybe the question allows estimating.
Actually — let’s skip and come back. For now, I’ll note: Brasilia is between 10°S and 20°S, closer to 15°S — but since 15°S isn't on the map, and the question says "lines" (plural), perhaps it's expecting both 10°S and 20°S as the bounding lines.
I think safest is: 10°S and 20°S
But let’s move on and return.
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5. Which longitude lines run nearest to Lima, Peru?
Lima is on the west coast of South America.
On the map, Lima is near 77°W — between 70°W and 80°W.
Closest labeled lines: 70°W and 80°W — and since 77 is closer to 80? 77-70=7, 80-77=3 → so closer to 80°W.
But again, the map may not be precise. From the map, Lima is shown near 77°W — so nearest labeled line is 80°W? Or 70°W? 77 is closer to 80.
Distance to 70°W: 7 degrees
Distance to 80°W: 3 degrees → so 80°W is closer.
✔ Answer: 80°W
But the question says “lines” — plural? It says “which longitude lines” — so maybe both? But typically, you’d pick the closest one.
Re-reading: “Which longitude lines run nearest to Lima, Peru?” — could be interpreted as the closest labeled line(s). Since 80°W is closer, and 70°W is farther, probably just 80°W.
But to be safe — let’s say 70°W and 80°W, with 80°W being closer.
However, in multiple-choice contexts, they often expect the single closest. Given that, and since 80°W is only 3° away vs 7° to 70°W, I’ll go with:
✔ Answer: 80°W
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6. Which city shown on the map is closest to the equator?
Equator is 0° latitude.
Cities near equator: Quito (Ecuador), Bogota (Colombia), maybe others.
Quito is almost on the equator — in fact, famously close.
Bogota is at about 4°N — so farther.
Caracas is at 10°N — farther.
So Quito is closest.
✔ Answer: Quito
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7. Which longitude line is at Guyana’s western border?
Guyana is on the northeast coast.
Its western border is with Venezuela.
On the map, the border seems to align with 60°W? Let’s see: Guyana is between roughly 57°W and 61°W — but the western edge is near 60°W or 61°W.
Looking at the map: the vertical line at 60°W appears to be near Guyana’s western border. Also, French Guiana is east of Guyana, and Suriname is between them? Wait — order from west to east: Venezuela, then Guyana, then Suriname, then French Guiana.
Guyana’s western border with Venezuela — on many maps, it’s around 60°W or 61°W. In this map, since 60°W is labeled, and it passes near the border, likely 60°W.
✔ Answer: 60°W
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8. Which is the location of Bogota Colombia?
Options:
a. 74°N latitude, 7°W longitude
b. 7°N latitude, 74°W longitude
First, Bogota is in Colombia, which is in northern South America — so latitude should be north, but not 74°N (that’s Arctic!). So option a is wrong.
Longitude: Colombia is west of Greenwich, so W, not E. And 74°W makes sense — Bogota is around 74°W.
Latitude: Bogota is about 4°N to 5°N — but option b says 7°N — which is a bit high, but closer than 74°N.
Actually, real coordinates: Bogota is approximately 4.6°N, 74.1°W — so 7°N is a bit off, but among the choices, b is correct because a is impossible (74°N is way too far north).
Also, on the map, Bogota is shown near 5°N? Between 0° and 10°N — closer to 5°N — but 7°N is acceptable approximation for this level.
And longitude 74°W — matches.
So ✔ Answer: b. 7°N latitude, 74°W longitude
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Now, going back to #4: Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia, Brazil?
From earlier calculation: Brasilia is at ~15.8°S — so distance to 10°S = 5.8°, to 20°S = 4.2° — so closer to 20°S.
But the map might not reflect exact positions. However, since the question says “lines” (plural), and to be thorough, perhaps list both, but specify which is closer.
But in school worksheets, they often expect the closest labeled line. Since 20°S is closer, and it’s labeled, I’ll go with 20°S.
Wait — let me confirm with the map description: Brasilia is shown in central Brazil, and the 20°S line runs through southern Brazil, while 10°S runs through northern Brazil. Brasilia is more central — so perhaps midway. But numerically, 15.8 is closer to 16, which is closer to 20 than to 10? No: 15.8 - 10 = 5.8; 20 - 15.8 = 4.2 — yes, closer to 20.
So for accuracy:
✔ Answer for #4: 20°S
Similarly for #5: Lima is at ~12°S, 77°W — so longitude 77°W — closest labeled line is 80°W (since 77-70=7, 80-77=3) — so 80°W.
But the question says “lines” — plural — so maybe both? But I think for consistency, we'll provide the closest single line unless specified otherwise.
Finalizing all answers:
1. Caracas
2. La Paz
3. Brazil
4. 20°S
5. 80°W
6. Quito
7. 60°W
8. b
Now, also need to label the globes:
Top globe: horizontal lines — those are latitudes.
Bottom globe: vertical lines — those are longitudes.
So:
Top image: latitude
Bottom image: longitude
Add that to the beginning.
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Final Answer:
Label the images:
- Top globe: latitude
- Bottom globe: longitude
1. Caracas
2. La Paz
3. Brazil
4. 20°S
5. 80°W
6. Quito
7. 60°W
8. b
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1. Which city is found at 10°N latitude and 67°W longitude?
Look at the map:
- Find 10°N (that’s just north of the Equator).
- Then find 67°W (between 70°W and 60°W).
- The city near that spot is Caracas.
✔ Answer: Caracas
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2. Which city is found at 18°S latitude and 69°W longitude?
- 18°S is between 10°S and 20°S — closer to 20°S.
- 69°W is between 70°W and 60°W — very close to 70°W.
- Look for a city in that area — it’s La Paz (in Bolivia).
✔ Answer: La Paz
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3. In which country do lines of 10°S latitude and 50°W longitude cross?
- 10°S runs across northern South America.
- 50°W runs down through Brazil.
- Where they meet — look on the map — it’s inside Brazil.
✔ Answer: Brazil
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4. Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia, Brazil?
Brasilia is marked on the map.
It’s located between 10°S and 20°S — but much closer to 15°S, though the map only shows labeled lines every 10 degrees.
The closest labeled lines are 10°S and 20°S — but since it’s roughly halfway, we say the nearest *labeled* line is 15°S? Wait — actually, looking again: Brasilia is slightly south of 15°S? But the map doesn’t show 15°S. So we pick the two closest labeled ones: 10°S and 20°S — but if we must choose one, it’s closer to 15°S, which isn’t labeled. Hmm… let’s check position visually.
Actually, from the map, Brasilia is about halfway between 10°S and 20°S — so maybe the question expects us to say “between 10°S and 20°S” — but the question says “which latitude lines” (plural) — so probably both.
But wait — re-read: “Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia?” — plural — so likely 10°S and 20°S.
But let me double-check: On most maps, Brasilia is around 15°S — so yes, equidistant from 10°S and 20°S? Actually, no — 15°S is exactly midway. Since 15°S isn’t drawn, the nearest *drawn* lines are 10°S and 20°S.
✔ Answer: 10°S and 20°S
Wait — maybe the question wants the single closest? Let’s see the map again — Brasilia is actually a bit closer to 15°S than to either 10 or 20? No — 15 is midway. So equally distant. But perhaps in context, we should say “approximately 15°S”, but since it’s not labeled, maybe the answer expected is “between 10°S and 20°S”.
Looking back at the map image description — Brasilia is shown near the center of Brazil, and the latitude lines are 10°, 20°, etc. Visually, it looks like it’s closer to 15°S — but since 15°S isn’t labeled, and the question says “lines” (plural), I think it’s safe to say:
✔ Final for #4: 10°S and 20°S
But let’s hold that thought and come back after checking others.
Actually — correction: Looking carefully at standard geography, Brasilia is at approximately 15.8°S — so closer to 16°S — meaning it’s closer to 20°S than to 10°S? No — 15.8 is closer to 16, which is still closer to 15 than to 20? Wait: distance to 10°S = 5.8°, distance to 20°S = 4.2° — oh! So actually closer to 20°S!
Wait — 15.8 - 10 = 5.8
20 - 15.8 = 4.2 → so yes, closer to 20°S.
But does the map show that? In the provided map, Brasilia is drawn roughly midway? Maybe not precisely. Since this is based on the given map, and assuming the map is accurate, let’s assume from visual inspection: Brasilia is closer to 20°S than to 10°S? Or maybe not — depends on drawing.
To avoid overcomplicating — and since many educational materials simplify — perhaps the intended answer is “15°S” even if not labeled? But the instruction says “use the map below” — and the map only has 10°, 20°, etc.
Given that, and to match typical worksheet expectations, I’ll go with:
✔ Answer: 15°S (even if not labeled, it’s implied) — but wait, the map doesn’t have it. Alternatively, maybe the question allows estimating.
Actually — let’s skip and come back. For now, I’ll note: Brasilia is between 10°S and 20°S, closer to 15°S — but since 15°S isn't on the map, and the question says "lines" (plural), perhaps it's expecting both 10°S and 20°S as the bounding lines.
I think safest is: 10°S and 20°S
But let’s move on and return.
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5. Which longitude lines run nearest to Lima, Peru?
Lima is on the west coast of South America.
On the map, Lima is near 77°W — between 70°W and 80°W.
Closest labeled lines: 70°W and 80°W — and since 77 is closer to 80? 77-70=7, 80-77=3 → so closer to 80°W.
But again, the map may not be precise. From the map, Lima is shown near 77°W — so nearest labeled line is 80°W? Or 70°W? 77 is closer to 80.
Distance to 70°W: 7 degrees
Distance to 80°W: 3 degrees → so 80°W is closer.
✔ Answer: 80°W
But the question says “lines” — plural? It says “which longitude lines” — so maybe both? But typically, you’d pick the closest one.
Re-reading: “Which longitude lines run nearest to Lima, Peru?” — could be interpreted as the closest labeled line(s). Since 80°W is closer, and 70°W is farther, probably just 80°W.
But to be safe — let’s say 70°W and 80°W, with 80°W being closer.
However, in multiple-choice contexts, they often expect the single closest. Given that, and since 80°W is only 3° away vs 7° to 70°W, I’ll go with:
✔ Answer: 80°W
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6. Which city shown on the map is closest to the equator?
Equator is 0° latitude.
Cities near equator: Quito (Ecuador), Bogota (Colombia), maybe others.
Quito is almost on the equator — in fact, famously close.
Bogota is at about 4°N — so farther.
Caracas is at 10°N — farther.
So Quito is closest.
✔ Answer: Quito
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7. Which longitude line is at Guyana’s western border?
Guyana is on the northeast coast.
Its western border is with Venezuela.
On the map, the border seems to align with 60°W? Let’s see: Guyana is between roughly 57°W and 61°W — but the western edge is near 60°W or 61°W.
Looking at the map: the vertical line at 60°W appears to be near Guyana’s western border. Also, French Guiana is east of Guyana, and Suriname is between them? Wait — order from west to east: Venezuela, then Guyana, then Suriname, then French Guiana.
Guyana’s western border with Venezuela — on many maps, it’s around 60°W or 61°W. In this map, since 60°W is labeled, and it passes near the border, likely 60°W.
✔ Answer: 60°W
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8. Which is the location of Bogota Colombia?
Options:
a. 74°N latitude, 7°W longitude
b. 7°N latitude, 74°W longitude
First, Bogota is in Colombia, which is in northern South America — so latitude should be north, but not 74°N (that’s Arctic!). So option a is wrong.
Longitude: Colombia is west of Greenwich, so W, not E. And 74°W makes sense — Bogota is around 74°W.
Latitude: Bogota is about 4°N to 5°N — but option b says 7°N — which is a bit high, but closer than 74°N.
Actually, real coordinates: Bogota is approximately 4.6°N, 74.1°W — so 7°N is a bit off, but among the choices, b is correct because a is impossible (74°N is way too far north).
Also, on the map, Bogota is shown near 5°N? Between 0° and 10°N — closer to 5°N — but 7°N is acceptable approximation for this level.
And longitude 74°W — matches.
So ✔ Answer: b. 7°N latitude, 74°W longitude
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Now, going back to #4: Which latitude lines run nearest to Brasilia, Brazil?
From earlier calculation: Brasilia is at ~15.8°S — so distance to 10°S = 5.8°, to 20°S = 4.2° — so closer to 20°S.
But the map might not reflect exact positions. However, since the question says “lines” (plural), and to be thorough, perhaps list both, but specify which is closer.
But in school worksheets, they often expect the closest labeled line. Since 20°S is closer, and it’s labeled, I’ll go with 20°S.
Wait — let me confirm with the map description: Brasilia is shown in central Brazil, and the 20°S line runs through southern Brazil, while 10°S runs through northern Brazil. Brasilia is more central — so perhaps midway. But numerically, 15.8 is closer to 16, which is closer to 20 than to 10? No: 15.8 - 10 = 5.8; 20 - 15.8 = 4.2 — yes, closer to 20.
So for accuracy:
✔ Answer for #4: 20°S
Similarly for #5: Lima is at ~12°S, 77°W — so longitude 77°W — closest labeled line is 80°W (since 77-70=7, 80-77=3) — so 80°W.
But the question says “lines” — plural — so maybe both? But I think for consistency, we'll provide the closest single line unless specified otherwise.
Finalizing all answers:
1. Caracas
2. La Paz
3. Brazil
4. 20°S
5. 80°W
6. Quito
7. 60°W
8. b
Now, also need to label the globes:
Top globe: horizontal lines — those are latitudes.
Bottom globe: vertical lines — those are longitudes.
So:
Top image: latitude
Bottom image: longitude
Add that to the beginning.
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Final Answer:
Label the images:
- Top globe: latitude
- Bottom globe: longitude
1. Caracas
2. La Paz
3. Brazil
4. 20°S
5. 80°W
6. Quito
7. 60°W
8. b
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