Let's solve this
Latitude and Longitude Practice worksheet step by step.
We are given a world map with 10 labeled points (A to J), and we need to determine the
latitude and longitude coordinates for each point. Coordinates are written in the format:
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(Latitude, Longitude)
Step-by-step Guide:
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Latitude: Lines run
horizontally (east-west). Measured in degrees
north (N) or
south (S) of the equator (0°).
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Longitude: Lines run
vertically (north-south). Measured in degrees
east (E) or
west (W) of the Prime Meridian (0°).
We’ll use the grid lines on the map to estimate each point’s location.
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Let's analyze each point:
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A
- Located in
South America, near the
equator, slightly west.
- Latitude: Just
south of 0°, so about
15°S
- Longitude: Between
60°W and 80°W, closer to
70°W
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✔ A = 15°S, 70°W
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B
- In
Europe, northern part, over
Russia/Scandinavia
- Latitude: Around
60°N
- Longitude: Between
30°E and 45°E, close to
45°E
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✔ B = 60°N, 45°E
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C
- In
Africa, near the center, just south of equator
- Latitude: About
15°S
- Longitude: Near
20°E
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✔ C = 15°S, 20°E
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D
- In
North America, northern U.S./Canada border
- Latitude: Around
45°N
- Longitude: Between
90°W and 100°W, close to
100°W
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✔ D = 45°N, 100°W
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E
- In
China, northeastern coast
- Latitude: Around
30°N
- Longitude: Between
120°E and 130°E, closer to
120°E
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✔ E = 30°N, 120°E
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F
- In
Southeast Asia, possibly Vietnam or Laos
- Latitude: About
15°N
- Longitude: Around
105°E
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✔ F = 15°N, 105°E
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G
- In
Africa, western part, near
Nigeria
- Latitude: Close to
10°N
- Longitude: Around
5°E
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✔ G = 10°N, 5°E
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H
- In
North America, western U.S., near
California
- Latitude: Around
40°N
- Longitude: About
120°W
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✔ H = 40°N, 120°W
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I
- In
Australia, southeastern coast
- Latitude: Around
30°S
- Longitude: Between
150°E and 160°E, closer to
150°E
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✔ I = 30°S, 150°E
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J
- In
Indonesia, near
Sumatra or Java
- Latitude: Very close to
0°, maybe
5°N
- Longitude: Around
105°E
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✔ J = 5°N, 105°E
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Final Answers:
| Point | Coordinates |
|-------|------------------------|
| A | 15°S, 70°W |
| B | 60°N, 45°E |
| C | 15°S, 20°E |
| D | 45°N, 100°W |
| E | 30°N, 120°E |
| F | 15°N, 105°E |
| G | 10°N, 5°E |
| H | 40°N, 120°W |
| I | 30°S, 150°E |
| J | 5°N, 105°E |
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✔ These are approximate coordinates based on the map’s grid. The exact values may vary slightly depending on interpretation, but these are accurate within typical classroom expectations.
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