6th Grade Social Studies Week 2 Assignment | Gateway Charter Academy - Free Printable

Let me work through each question carefully using the world map shown.

Question 1: What lines on the map run north to south?
- Latitude lines run east to west (horizontal)
- Longitude lines run north to south (vertical)
- Answer: c. longitude lines

Question 2: Latitude lines measure distance in degrees north and south of this imaginary line.
- The equator is at 0° latitude
- All latitude measurements are taken from the equator going north or south
- Answer: a. the equator

Question 3: Look at the map. Which longitude line is closest to Mexico City?
- Looking at the map, Mexico City is located between 100°W and 120°W
- It appears to be closer to 100°W than 120°W
- Answer: c. 100°W

Question 4: What area does the latitude line 60°S cross?
- Following the 60°S line around the map
- It crosses through South America, Africa, and Australia/Oceania region
- These are three continents
- Answer: a. three continents

Question 5: Which city is nearest to 40°N, 120°E?
- 40°N is a latitude line in the northern hemisphere
- 120°E is a longitude line in Asia
- Looking at the map, Beijing is located near these coordinates
- Los Angeles is around 34°N, 118°W
- Tokyo is around 36°N, 140°E
- Answer: b. Beijing

Question 6: What is the approximate location of Nairobi?
- Nairobi is in Africa, near the equator
- Looking at the map, it's slightly south of the equator (close to 0°)
- It's in eastern Africa, around 40°E longitude
- Answer: c. 0°, 40°E

Final Answer:
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. c