Finding latitude and longitude coordinates on a world map - KS2 ... - Free Printable

To solve the problem of finding the latitude and longitude coordinates for the points labeled A through L on the world map, we need to carefully analyze their positions relative to the grid lines representing latitude and longitude.

Key Observations:

1. Latitude Lines: These are horizontal lines that run parallel to the Equator. The Equator is at 0° latitude. Moving north from the Equator, latitude increases up to 90°N (North Pole). Moving south from the Equator, latitude increases up to 90°S (South Pole).
2. Longitude Lines: These are vertical lines that converge at the poles. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) runs through Greenwich, England. Longitude increases eastward up to 180°E and westward up to 180°W.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Point A:
- Latitude: Point A is located between 30°N and 45°N, closer to 30°N.
- Longitude: Point A is located between 60°E and 90°E, closer to 75°E.
- Coordinates: Approximately \( (30^\circ \text{N}, 75^\circ \text{E}) \).

#### Point B:
- Latitude: Point B is located at 30°N.
- Longitude: Point B is located at 60°W.
- Coordinates: \( (30^\circ \text{N}, 60^\circ \text{W}) \).

#### Point C:
- Latitude: Point C is located at 30°S.
- Longitude: Point C is located at 30°W.
- Coordinates: \( (30^\circ \text{S}, 30^\circ \text{W}) \).

#### Point D:
- Latitude: Point D is located between 15°S and 30°S, closer to 20°S.
- Longitude: Point D is located between 15°E and 30°E, closer to 20°E.
- Coordinates: Approximately \( (20^\circ \text{S}, 20^\circ \text{E}) \).

#### Point E:
- Latitude: Point E is located at 60°N.
- Longitude: Point E is located at 150°E.
- Coordinates: \( (60^\circ \text{N}, 150^\circ \text{E}) \).

#### Point F:
- Latitude: Point F is located between 15°S and 30°S, closer to 20°S.
- Longitude: Point F is located at 150°E.
- Coordinates: Approximately \( (20^\circ \text{S}, 150^\circ \text{E}) \).

#### Point G:
- Latitude: Point G is located at 15°N.
- Longitude: Point G is located at 0° (Prime Meridian).
- Coordinates: \( (15^\circ \text{N}, 0^\circ) \).

#### Point H:
- Latitude: Point H is located at 0° (Equator).
- Longitude: Point H is located at 60°W.
- Coordinates: \( (0^\circ, 60^\circ \text{W}) \).

#### Point I:
- Latitude: Point I is located at 60°N.
- Longitude: Point I is located at 0° (Prime Meridian).
- Coordinates: \( (60^\circ \text{N}, 0^\circ) \).

#### Point J:
- Latitude: Point J is located at 45°N.
- Longitude: Point J is located at 120°E.
- Coordinates: \( (45^\circ \text{N}, 120^\circ \text{E}) \).

#### Point K:
- Latitude: Point K is located at 60°S.
- Longitude: Point K is located at 150°W.
- Coordinates: \( (60^\circ \text{S}, 150^\circ \text{W}) \).

#### Point L:
- Latitude: Point L is located between 15°S and 30°S, closer to 20°S.
- Longitude: Point L is located between 30°E and 60°E, closer to 45°E.
- Coordinates: Approximately \( (20^\circ \text{S}, 45^\circ \text{E}) \).

Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Point} & \text{Coordinates} \\
\hline
A & (30^\circ \text{N}, 75^\circ \text{E}) \\
B & (30^\circ \text{N}, 60^\circ \text{W}) \\
C & (30^\circ \text{S}, 30^\circ \text{W}) \\
D & (20^\circ \text{S}, 20^\circ \text{E}) \\
E & (60^\circ \text{N}, 150^\circ \text{E}) \\
F & (20^\circ \text{S}, 150^\circ \text{E}) \\
G & (15^\circ \text{N}, 0^\circ) \\
H & (0^\circ, 60^\circ \text{W}) \\
I & (60^\circ \text{N}, 0^\circ) \\
J & (45^\circ \text{N}, 120^\circ \text{E}) \\
K & (60^\circ \text{S}, 150^\circ \text{W}) \\
L & (20^\circ \text{S}, 45^\circ \text{E}) \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]