Latitude and Longitude Explorer

Latitude and Longitude Explorer

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map and your knowledge of latitude and longitude to complete the activities.

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines that form a grid over the Earth. These lines help us find the exact location of any place on Earth.

Latitude lines run east and west, parallel to the Equator. They measure distance north or south of the Equator. The Equator is 0° latitude.

Longitude lines run north and south, from the North Pole to the South Pole. They measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude.

1. Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

2. Lines of longitude are also known as:

3. The imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through Greenwich, England, is called the  .

4. Latitude measures distance   or   of the Equator.

5. Longitude measures distance   or   of the Prime Meridian.

6. All lines of latitude are parallel to each other.

7. The Prime Meridian is 180° longitude.

8. Explain why latitude and longitude are important for navigation.

9. If you are at 40° N latitude and 100° W longitude, in which country are you located?