4. The auditorium in Hancock Hall located on the campus of Virginia Tech is situated at 37°13'49" north latitude and 80°25'27" west longitude. A great place to relax and unwind after a long semester is the beach at Nags Head, NC, located at 35°58'23" north latitude and 75°37'54" wes longitude. Using the techniques discussed in class, estimate the distance between these two locations. Show all work to receive partial credit. Explain why your answer is not entirely accurate. BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR EXPLANATION!
4. The auditorium in Hancock Hall located on the campus of Virginia Tech is situated at 37°13'49" north latitude and 80°25'27" west longitude. A great place to relax and unwind after a long semester is the beach at Nags Head, NC, located at 35°58'23" north latitude and 75°37'54" wes longitude. Using the techniques discussed in class, estimate the distance between these two locations. Show all work to receive partial credit. Explain why your answer is not entirely accurate. BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR EXPLANATION!
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Transcribed Image Text:4. The auditorium in Hancock Hall located on the campus of Virginia Tech is situated at 37°13′49"
north latitude and 80°25'27" west longitude. A great place to relax and unwind after a long
semester is the beach at Nags Head, NC, located at 35°58'23" north latitude and 75°37'54" wes
longitude. Using the techniques discussed in class, estimate the distance between these two
locations. Show all work to receive partial credit. Explain why your answer is not entirely
accurate. BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR EXPLANATION!
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