Free Latitude And Longitude Worksheet For Second Grade

Make learning locations on Earth more fun for kids.

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The Earth is a humongous sphere. Latitudes and longitudes are a giant grid system that helps us locate any place on this planet. A latitude and longitude worksheet is an interesting way to explain this cool concept to children. Although latitude and longitude lines are imaginary, they help us find exact locations when shown on maps and globes. So, let’s explore how these lines work and how children can use them to read a map.

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How To Use Latitude And Longitude To Locate A Place On A Map

To understand how to locate a place on a map, let’s first learn about the two lines.

Latitude: Also known as ‘parallels,’ latitudes are horizontal lines that run around the globe and help us measure distances north and south of the equatoriAn imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. .

Longitude: Also known as ‘meridians,’ longitudes run vertically around the Earth and help us measure distances east or west of the prime meridianiAn imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, dividing the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres .

To locate a place on a map or globe, you need to first determine the coordinatesiA pair of numbers or letters that show the exact position of a place on a map of the place. For example, let’s try to locate the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Its coordinates are
Latitude: 48.8584° N
Longitude: 2.2945° E

The latitude of the Eiffel Tower indicates that it is located 48.8584 degrees north of the equator, while the longitude suggests the Eiffel Tower is located 2.2945 degrees east of the Prime Meridian. Thus, the Eiffel Tower is located at the point where its latitude and longitude lines intersect.

This latitude and longitude worksheet can help your child identify the coordinates and precisely locate any place on Earth. You may supplement your child’s learning with this fun latitude and longitude coordinates worksheet.

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Key Pointers

  • Latitude lines run horizontally, measuring distances north or south of the equator.
  • Longitude lines run vertically, measuring distances east or west of the prime meridian.
  • Latitudes are also known as ‘parallels,’ while longitudes are also known as ‘meridians.’
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Katie Barnes
Katie BarnesBA, Teacher
Katie Barnes has 15 years of teaching experience, 13 years of it in kindergarten. She holds a bachelor’s degree in child development and is currently working at Kolb Elementary School as a kindergarten teacher. Known for her passion for making learning fun and engaging, Katie thrives on creating a classroom atmosphere where curiosity and excitement are at the forefront.

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Praggya Joshi
Praggya JoshiMA, BEd
Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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Swati Patwal
Swati PatwalM.Sc. (Food & Nutrition), MBA
Swati Patwal is a clinical nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a toddler mom with more than a decade of experience in diverse fields of nutrition. She started her career as a CSR project coordinator for a healthy eating and active lifestyle project catering to school children.

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