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Longitude and Latitude

Map of the World Go over the compass rose

The Equator and Prime Meridian Ask students for their knowledge of the equator and prime meridian.

The Prime Meridian runs north and south.

It also separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The Western Hemisphere is west of the Prime Meridian. The Eastern Hemisphere is east of the Prime Meridian. Refer to the compass rose

Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.

Florida is located at 80 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.

Japan is located at 140 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

What ocean is located at 40 degrees west? Atlantic Ocean Click to show answers

The Equator runs east and west.

The Equator runs east and west. The Northern Hemisphere is north of the Equator. Refer to compass rose The Southern Hemisphere is south of the Equator.

Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator. Explain how latitude is like climbing a ladder. Phonemic Device

Mexico is located at 20 degrees north of the Equator.

Antarctica is located at 80 degrees south of the Equator.

What state in the United States is located near 60 degrees north? Alaska Click to show answers

How can I find a location using longitude and latitude?

Start with directions: 60 N, 160 W Click to show the 60 degree circled click again to show the 160 degree circle. One more click will allow the arrow to move to the correct location.

Which continent is located at 20 S, 20 E Click to show the 20 degree circled click again to show the other 20 degree circle. One more click will allow the name of the continent to appear. Africa

Which ocean is located at 0, 80 E Indian Ocean Click to show the 0 degree circled click again to show the other 80 degree circle. One more click will allow the name of the ocean to appear.

Which ocean is located at 40 S, 140 W Click to show the 40 degree circled click again to show the other 140 degree circle. One more click will allow the name of the ocean to appear. Pacific Ocean

Which continent is located at 50 N, 100 W North America Click to show the 50 degree circled click again to show the other 100 degree circle. One more click will allow the name of the continent to appear.

World Map Ask students about random locations or have students come up with locations to find on the map.

Which state is located at 32 N, 100 W Texas Click to show the 32 degree circled click again to show the other 100 degree circle. One more click will allow the name of the state to appear.

What is the latitude for star in the Gulf of Mexico? Texas Gulf of Mexico

What is the latitude and longitude for star in Louisiana? Texas Gulf of Mexico