Which of the following indicates the exact location of a place on earth? Select one: a. 42 degrees E 90 degrees W b. 42 degrees N 90 degrees N c. 42 degrees N 90 degrees E d. 42 degrees N 90 degrees S
Which of the following indicates the exact location of a place on earth? Select one: a. 42 degrees E 90 degrees W b. 42 degrees N 90 degrees N c. 42 degrees N 90 degrees E d. 42 degrees N 90 degrees S
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Which of the following indicates the exact location of a place on earth?
Select one:
a. 42 degrees E 90 degrees W
b. 42 degrees N 90 degrees N
c. 42 degrees N 90 degrees E
d. 42 degrees N 90 degrees S
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Any specific point on the earth is located and coordinated with the help of latitude and longitude. On a globe or map, latitude refers to the distance north or south of the Equator. For determining longitude, the prime meridian at Greenwich is used. This is the south-north line specifically designated to run through both geographic poles and Greenwich, London.
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