Question

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 140w meridian. _
5. is the united states located above or below the equator? _
6. is peru east or west of the 60w meridian? _
7. peru is located between the equator and the _ latitude line.
8. guyana, suriname, and french guiana are all located between the 50w 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 longitude lines which pass through mexico. _
12. is most of colombia north or south of the equator? _

Explanation:

Step1: Identify equator's latitude

The equator is defined as 0° latitude.

Step2: Check North America's position

North America is entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, above the equator.

Step3: Locate Mexico

Mexico is in the Northern Hemisphere, north of the equator.

Step4: Find state west of 140W

Alaska is a state located west of the 140W meridian.

Step5: Determine US position

The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere, above the equator.

Step6: Locate Peru relative to 60W

Peru is located to the west of the 60W meridian.

Step7: Identify Peru's latitude range

Peru is between the equator (0°) and approximately 20°S latitude.

Step8: Identify meridian between 50W and it

Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are between the 50W meridian and the Prime Meridian (0°).

Step9: Find parallel Canada is above

All of Canada is located above the 40°N parallel.

Step10: Name longitudes through Mexico

There are multiple longitude lines passing through Mexico, such as those in the range of 100W - 110W depending on specific regions within Mexico.

Step11: Unclear instruction

The question about “two Longitude lines” is not clear - possible answers could be relevant lines in the region like 70W, 80W etc.

Step12: Locate Colombia

Most of Colombia is north of the equator.

Answer:

1. 0°
2. North
3. North
4. Alaska
5. Above
6. West
7. 0°; 20°S
8. Prime
9. 40°N
10. Multiple lines such as 100W - 110W etc. (depending on the map details)
11. Not clear what is meant by “two Longitude lines” in this context, but possible answers could be lines relevant to the region like 70W, 80W etc.
12. North