SCIENCE 7 QUARTER 4

MODULE 1 WEEK 1
Locating Places on Earth

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

What do you use when you travel to an unfamiliar place? Do you use a map and if
so, in what way is it helpful? A map is a flat scale model of Earth that can be used to find the
location of a place. A globe, on the other hand, is a spherical model of Earth. Notice that
both models have lines and degree numbers. This module will talk about how to locate
places such as the Philippines using geographic coordinates. This system uses degrees of
latitude and longitude.

Latitudes and Longitudes

Get a map or a globe and familiarize yourself with the lines of the equator and prime
meridian by tracing them using your index finger. The Equator, designated as 00 (degree)
latitude, is a horizontal line that divides the globe into two hemispheres: the northern and
southern hemispheres. Prime meridian, designated as 00 longitude, is a vertical line that
divides the globe into eastern and western hemispheres. (see figures 1&2)

Lines of latitude, also known as parallels of latitude, are imaginary horizontal lines
that run from east to west. It starts from the equator. Above the equator going north pole is
designated as 10 to 900 North while below, going south pole, it is designated as 1 0 to 900
South. Note that degree lines in the map have a difference of 15 0. Must you wish to locate
500 N, you shall look for it between 450 N and 600 N.

Lines of Latitudes
Figure 1

In addition, there are four special names of latitudes above and below the equator
that you can find on the map. These parallels of latitude can explain the climate or type of
season a certain place experienced. Remember that the closer the latitude is to the equator,
the warmer the climate, and the farther the latitude is to the equator, the colder the climate.

Table 1. Parallels of latitude

Latitude Name
00 Equator
23.50 N Tropic of Cancer
23.50 S Tropic of Capricorn
 66.50 N Arctic Circle
66.50 S Antarctic Circle

Lines of longitude, also known as meridians of longitude, are imaginary vertical

lines that run from north to south. It starts from the prime meridian and perpendicular to the
equator. Going eastward, it is designated as 10 to 1800 East while going westward, it is
designated as 10 to 1800 West. Longitudes have a total of 3600 and are divided into two
equal portions consisting of 1800 each. Note that degree lines in the map have a difference
of 150. Must you wish to locate 500 E, you shall look for it between 450 E and 600 E.

Lines of Longitudes
Figure 2

Using the coordinates, latitude, and longitude, you can identify and locate any places
on Earth. For example, the geographic coordinates of Manila, Philippines is 140 N, 1200
E.Take note that latitude comes first and followed by longitude.

Landmasses and Bodies of Water

Now that you know how to locate a place using latitude and longitude, let’s identify
the landmasses and bodies of water surrounding the Philippines. Take note that using
coordinates is not the only way to locate a place. Describing and identifying landmasses or
bodies of water is another way. It’s a lot easier to find the location of an area if you can
describe and identify its surrounding. For example, table 2 shows the landmasses and
bodies of water surrounding the Philippines. You may also try to identify the landmass and
body of water of a country you want to locate or desire to travel using a map.

Table 2. Landmasses and Bodies of Water surrounding the Philippines

Landmasses Bodies of Water
Indonesian Archipelago Philippine Sea
Asian Continents Pacific Ocean
Malay Peninsula West Philippine Sea
Australian Continent Sulu and Celebes Sea
 Let’s Analyze
I. Using the map below, give the coordinates of the following places.
Write your answers in a separate sheet.
1. A _____________________
2. B _____________________
3. C _____________________
4. D _____________________
5. E _____________________

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

I. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following should you look at to locate an exact place using a map?
a. the lines of latitude only
b. the lines of longitude only
c. a neighboring area to describe the location
d. the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude

2. What part of the map divides the northern and southern hemispheres?
a. Latitude c. Equator
b. Longitude d. Prime Meridian
 3. What part of the map divides the eastern and western hemispheres?
a. Latitude c. Equator
b. Longitude d. Prime Meridian

4. In which longitude could you find the Philippines?

a. Between 600 E and 750 E c. Between 600 W and 750 W
0 0
b. Between 120 E and 135 E d. Between 1200 W and 1350 W

5. Which of the following has a latitude of 23.50 N and where the Philippines belongs to?
a. Tropic of Cancer c. Arctic Circle
b. Tropic of Capricorn d. Antarctic Circle
For numbers 6-8. Refer to the map.
6. What is the location of
Province A?
a. 180 N, 1200 W
b. 180 S, 1200 E
c. 180 N, 1210 E
d. 160 S, 1210 W

7. Where is Province B?
a. 1220 N, 160 W
b. 1220 S, 160 E
c. 160 N, 1220 W
d. 160 N, 1220 E

8. Where is the location of

Province C?
a. 140 N, 1200 E
b. 140 S, 1200 W
c. 1200 N, 140 W
d. 1200 S, 140 E

9. Which of the following landmasses is near or close to the Philippines?

a. European Continent c. Indonesian Archipelago
b. American Continent d. Pacific Ocean

10. Which body of water was previously known as “The South China Sea” and famous
for its richness in natural resources?
a. Philippine Sea c. Celebes Sea
b. West Philippine Sea d. Sulu Sea

Let’s Create
Activity: Journal
Task: List down 5 places you have visited or you may want to visit someday.
Describe the location or area of each place in terms of its famous landmarks and
scenery. Write a sentence about why you visited or why you want to visit these
places. Add at least one picture of each place you have listed.
Materials: Oslo paper, pictures, art designs
Standards: Your Journal must satisfy the following criteria in the rubrics.
 SKILLS 5 4 3 TOTAL

COMPLETENESS/ Listed all 5 places Listed 3 to 4 Listed only 1 place

with pictures places with with the picture
VISUAL attached pictures attached
attached

CONTENT/ Journal is Journal has few Journal has

excellently done errors but multiple incorrect
GRAMMAR understandable grammars

REFLECTION AND Demonstrates Demonstrate demonstrate a

THOUGHTS deep some minimal
understanding of understanding understanding of
the topic of the topic the topic