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.
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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?
Prime Meridian
Equator
International Date Line
Tropic of Cancer
2. Which of the following is used to measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian?
Latitude
Equator
Longitude
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.
True
False
7. The Tropic of Capricorn is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
False
8. Explain how latitude and longitude are used to pinpoint a specific location on Earth.
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