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Longitude and Latitude
Theresa HardyVermilion Parish
Map of the World
The Equator and Prime Meridian
The Prime Meridian runs north and south.
It also separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
The Western Hemisphere is west
of the Prime Meridian.
The Eastern Hemisphere is east
of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime
Meridian.
Florida is located at 80 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.
Japan is located at 140 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
What ocean is located at 40 degrees west longitude?
Atlantic Atlantic OceanOcean
The Equator runs east and west.
The Equator runs east and west.
The Northern Hemisphere is
north of the Equator.
The Southern Hemisphere is
south of the Equator.
Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator.
Mexico is located at 20 degrees north latitude of the Equator.
Antarctica is located at 80 degrees south latitude of the Equator.
What state in the United States is located near 60 degrees north latitude?
AlaskaAlaska
How can I find a location using longitude and latitude?
Start with directions: 60 N, 160 W
Which continent is located at 20 S, 20 E
AfricaAfrica
Which ocean is located at 0, 80 E
Indian Indian OceanOcean
Which ocean is located at 40 S, 140 W
Pacific Pacific OceanOcean
Which continent is located at 50 N, 100 W
North AmericaNorth America
World Map
Which state is located at 32 N, 100 W
TexasTexas
What is the latitude for star in the Gulf of Mexico?
TexasTexas
Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico
What is the latitude and longitude for star in Louisiana?
TexasTexas
Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico