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Latitude and Longitude

Explore the concepts of latitude and longitude with this Grade 8 social studies worksheet, featuring questions on coordinate identification and global positioning.

Grade 8 Social studies GeographyLatitude and Longitude
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TextMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

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D2.Geo.3.6-8D2.Geo.4.6-8

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Latitude and Longitude Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map for reference where necessary.

Reference the map below to answer the following questions.

World Map with Latitude and Longitude Lines

1. What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

a

Prime Meridian

b

Equator

c

Tropic of Cancer

d

International Date Line

2. Lines of longitude are also known as:

a

Parallels

b

Graticules

c

Meridians

d

Latitudes

3. The   is the starting point for measuring longitude, designated as 0 degrees.

4. Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of the  .

5. The Earth is divided into   time zones, each approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide.

6. All lines of longitude are equal in 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.