Geographic Coordinates and Map Skills

Mrs. Trembley reviews latitude and longitude concepts with fifth graders, focusing on how to locate points on a map. The video covers labeling the equator and prime meridian, and provides examples of finding specific coordinates in different map sections. Students are guided through the process of identifying map sections and using coordinates to locate points accurately.

What is the main focus of this week's online learning?

• History of Maps

• Science Experiments

• Mathematics

• Latitude and Longitude

What is the equator's degree of latitude?

• 45 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

Which line separates the eastern and western hemispheres?

• International Date Line

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

What should you identify first when locating a point on a map?

• The section of the map

• The nearest city

• The type of map

• The color of the map

In which section of the map would you find 45 degrees north and 105 degrees west?

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

What is the correct label for the point at 45 degrees north and 105 degrees west?

• Point B

• Point D

• Point A

• Point C

Where do 30 degrees south and 135 degrees east intersect?

• Asia

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

Which section of the map contains 30 degrees south and 135 degrees east?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

What is the correct label for the point at 30 degrees south and 135 degrees east?

• Point C

• Point B

• Point A

• Point D

Which continent is located at 15 degrees south and 60 degrees west?

• Asia

• South America

• Australia

• Africa