Latitude and Longitude

Grade 4 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Which place is on the Equator?

   • a town at 0°, 78°W
   • a town at 78°N, 0°
   • a town at 45°N, 78°W
2. 2.

   One town is at 30°N, 60°W. Another is at 30°N, 20°W. Which town is farther east?

   • the town at 20°W
   • the town at 60°W
   • They are equally far east.
3. 3.

   In a coordinate pair, which number comes first?

   • latitude
   • longitude
   • the city's name
4. 4.

   A place is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. What is its latitude?

   • 90°N
   • 45°E
   • 45°N