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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet

Explore the concepts of latitude and longitude with this Grade 7 social studies worksheet, featuring questions on coordinates, prime meridian, and the equator.

Grade 7 Social studies GeographyLatitude and Longitude
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D2.Geo.1.6-8D2.Geo.2.6-8

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Latitude and Longitude Practice

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the world map provided for assistance.

1. Lines of latitude run parallel to which imaginary line?

a

Prime Meridian

b

Equator

c

International Date Line

d

Tropic of Cancer

2. Which of the following is used to measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian?

a

Latitude

b

Equator

c

Longitude

d

Hemisphere

3. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the  .

4. The Prime Meridian runs through  , England.

5. Lines of longitude are also known as  .

6. All lines of longitude are the same length.

T

True

F

False

7. The Tropic of Capricorn is located in the Northern Hemisphere.

T

True

F

False

8. Explain how latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint a specific location on Earth.