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5.36 Latitude, Longitude, and Time Zones Worksheet

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Latitude, Longitude, and Time Zones - Which example shows the correct application of latitude, longitude, and time zones? (C3 D2.Geo.1.3–5; National Geography Standards 1–3)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Look at the world map with aid centers. Center West is at 20°N, 45°E in Zone +3. Which center is located at 20°N, 90°E and is three hours later than Center West on the simplified map?
ACenter A
BCenter B
CCenter C
DCenter D
Solution & Explanation:A move from 45°E to 90°E is 45 degrees east, which is 3 hours later. Center B matches the coordinates and time difference.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Which student used latitude, longitude, and time zones most accurately in a weather project?
ARosa: 'The storm is at 22°N, 80°W, so it is south of the Equator.'
BDevin: 'The storm is at 22°N, 80°W, and a city in Zone -2 is later than a city in Zone +1.'
CLiam: 'The storm is at 22°N, 80°W, and places farther east are usually later in time.'
DAsha: 'The storm is at 80°W, 22°N, and cities with the same latitude always share the same time.'
Solution & Explanation:22°N, 80°W is north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian, and places farther east are usually later in time.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A cargo ship in Zone +5 wants to arrive at a port in Zone -3. If the ship's clock says Friday 9:00 a.m., which note shows correct time-zone thinking for the port at that same moment?
AThe port is at Friday 1:00 a.m., so it is still early Friday there.
BThe port is at Friday 5:00 p.m., so it is later there.
CThe port is at Thursday 9:00 p.m., so it is the day before there.
DThe port is at Friday 9:00 a.m. because latitude, not longitude, controls time.
Solution & Explanation:Zone -3 is 8 hours earlier than Zone +5, so Friday 9:00 a.m. becomes Friday 1:00 a.m. at the port.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard C3 D2.Geo.1.3–5 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: C3 D2.Geo.1.3–5. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which example shows the correct application of latitude, longitude, and time zones? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: C3 D2.Geo.1.3–5; National Geography Standards 1–3. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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