Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a world map with latitude and longitude lines. The question asks:
“What continent is 60° north and 20° east?”
Step 1: Understand what “60° north” means
- Latitude tells us how far north or south we are from the equator (which is 0°).
- “60° north” means we go 60 degrees above the equator — that’s in the Northern Hemisphere, pretty far up toward the North Pole.
Step 2: Understand what “20° east” means
- Longitude tells us how far east or west we are from the Prime Meridian (which runs through Greenwich, England, and is 0°).
- “20° east” means we go 20 degrees to the right (east) of that line.
Step 3: Find where these two lines meet on the map
- Look at the map: find the horizontal line labeled “60° N” — it’s near the top part of the map, running across Europe and Asia.
- Now find the vertical line labeled “20° E” — it’s just to the right of the Prime Meridian (0°), going down through Europe and Africa.
- Where they cross? That point is over land in northern Europe.
Step 4: Identify the continent
- At 60°N and 20°E, you’re over countries like Sweden, Finland, or maybe Russia — all of which are part of
Europe.
- Even if you’re near the border with Asia, 20°E is still firmly in Europe (Asia starts around 30°–40°E in that region).
✔ So, the continent at 60° north and 20° east is
Europe.
Final Answer:
Europe
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of world map printable 5th grade.
