Map grids are like a giant checkerboard laid over a map. They use letters and numbers to help us pinpoint the exact location of places. The lines that run from top to bottom are called longitude lines, and the lines that run from side to side are called latitude lines. Where these lines cross, they form squares, and each square has a unique code made up of a letter and a number. This makes it easy to find anything on the map! Think of it like giving someone directions to your house โ you need specific details, and a map grid provides those details for any location on Earth!
Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Latitude | A. Lines running north and south, measure east and west |
| 2. Longitude | B. A system of lines that help locate points on a map |
| 3. Grid | C. Lines running east and west, measure north and south |
| 4. Coordinates | D. Specific location on a map defined by latitude and longitude. |
| 5. Map Key | E. Explains the symbols used on a map. |
Match the correct word to its definition: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
Use the words below to complete the paragraph.
Words: grid, longitude, latitude, location, coordinates
A map ______ uses lines of ______ and ______ to show the ______ of different places. These lines create ______, which are identified using specific ______.
Answer: grid, longitude, latitude, location, coordinates
Imagine you are using a map grid to find a hidden treasure. The treasure is located at square D5. Describe the steps you would take to find the treasure on the map.
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