Latitude and Longitude: Scavenger HuntLatitude and Longitude: Scavenger Hunt

Name: ______________________________Date: ___________________ Block: ______

Directions: Using your knowledge about latitude and longitude answer the following questions! Remember latitude is always listed first and longitude is always listed second.

• What direction do lines of latitude go, vertically or horizontally? _____________________

• What direction do lines of longitude go , vertically or horizontally? ___________________

• Name of the line that is 0 ° longitude. _________________________

• Name of the line that is 0 ° latitude. _________________________

• What continents lie mostly West of the Prime Meridian? ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

• What continents lie mostly East of the Prime Meridian? ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

• What continents lie mostly North of the Equator? _________________________________

• _________________________________________________________________________

• What continents lie mostly South of the Equator? _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

• The name of a city that is located at 39 ° North and 75 ° West. ______________________

• What city is located at 51 ° North and 0 ° West? _____________________________

• Find the latitude and longitude coordinates for Cairo, Egypt. ________________________

• The coordinates 40 ° North and 100 ° East falls in what country? ____________________

• The coordinates 20 ° South 140 ° East falls in what country? _______________________

• What city is located at 12° South 77° West? _________________________________

• This capitol city is located at 48° North and 16° East. _________________________

• Name of the building that is located at 39° North and 77.3° West? ___________________

If you are having trouble finding the answer to number 17 here’s a hint! [HINT: Using the first letter of the answer to number 10 (_____), the first letter of the answer to number 16 (______), the second letter of the answer to number 13 (______) and the third letter of the answer to number 14 (______) you will spell out the answer to number eight!]

Geography is MORE Geography is MORE

than just Maps!than just Maps!Geography is more than maps! It is basic to any understanding of how to get from one place to another—in your head or on paper! Did you know that you can find the exact

location of anywhere on Earth?!? It’s true. You can use the Global Positioning System, or GPS!

The GPS is a system of 24 satellites that all work together to create an exact view of the Earth. You have probably seen GPS systems in cars, and you probably have one on your

phone.

One of the most common uses of a GPS system is in a car or boat. At the touch of a button, you will be able to use satellites to tell you the quickest way to get to where you’re going (even if you’re not lost!). But, you can also use some systems when you are walking,

like Google Maps.

Using your knowledge of GPS, Longitude, and Latitude you will be creating an advertisement for a GPS system! In your ad please be sure to create a title of your

product, image of the GPS system, and informa tion about how longitude and latitude will help you find your destination!

USE COLOR and BE CREATIVE!!!