Map Monday! - Practicing Longitude and Latitude

The city of Austin is closest to what latitude/longitude position?

• 30° N, 98° W

• 28° S, 96° W

• 30° S, 98° W

• 30° N, 98° E

The cities of Dallas and Fort Worth lie on either side of which meridian (longitude line)?

• 97° S

• 97° N

• 97° E

• 97° W

How many lines of latitude run through the continental United States?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 6

How many lines of latitude (meridians) run through the continental United States?

• 6

• 7

• 2

• 4

Which continent does the Equator intersect?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

The tropics are typically defined as any area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Is any part of Australia in the tropics?

• Yes

• No

If a location is at a latitude of 10° N, which climate zone might it be in?

• Zone B: Arid

• Zone E: Polar

• Zone C: Continental

• Zone C: Moderate

The Solomon Islands are near 10° S, 160° E.

• True

• False

The Prime Meridian (0°) intersects India.

• True

• False

Make a Prediction: 90° N is at the _____ ____.