Question

latitude and longitude lines
directions: use the map above to answer the questions below

1. the equator is _ latitude
2. all of _ america is above the equator

3 is mexico north or south of the equator?
4 name one state located west of the 140 w meridian
5 is the united states located above or below the equator?
6 is peru east or west of the 60 w meridian?
7 peru is located between the equator and the _ latitude line
8 guyana, suriname and french guiana are all located between the 50 w meridian and the _ meridian
9 all of canada is located above which parallel—60 n or 40 n?
10 name the longitude lines which pass through argentina
11 name the two longitude lines which pass through mexico
12 is most of colombia north or south of the equator?

Explanation:

1. The equator is defined as 0° latitude.
2. North America is above the equator.
3. Mexico is north of the equator as seen on the map.
4. Alaska is a state located west of the 140°W meridian.
5. The United States is located above the equator.
6. Peru is west of the 60°W meridian.
7. Peru is between the equator and the 20°S latitude line.
8. Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are between the 50°W and 60°W meridians.
9. All of Canada is located above 40°N.
10. Longitude lines passing through Argentina vary but common ones are around 60°W - 70°W; for Mexico, around 90°W - 110°W.
11. Longitude lines are infinite but examples south of the equator are 100°W, 120°W etc.
12. Most of Colombia is north of the equator.

Answer:

1. 0°
2. North
3. North
4. Alaska
5. Above
6. West
7. 20°S
8. 60°W
9. 40°N
10. Argentina: around 60 - 70°W; Mexico: around 90 - 110°W
11. e.g. 100°W, 120°W
12. North