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Think of the Earth as a circle with a center. The flat circle is made by the Equator. From the center you draw a line intersecting the surface of the earth you're measuring. And then you measure the angle the line from the center of the earth to that surface makes with the flat circle. And there you have your latitude :)

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What is the laititude and longitude of an glacier?

You would have to identify a particular glacier whose location can be identify to give latitude and longitude values to it.


What is the latitude of point E to the nearest minute?

To determine the latitude of point E to the nearest minute, you would need to provide the specific coordinates or location of point E. Latitude is measured in degrees and minutes, with one degree equal to 60 minutes. Please provide the necessary information to calculate or identify the latitude.


Which coordinates identify a location north of a city that has a latitude Of 38 degrees north and 25 degrees west?

To identify a location north of a city at 38 degrees north latitude and 25 degrees west longitude, you would keep the longitude the same (25 degrees west) and increase the latitude. For example, coordinates of 39 degrees north and 25 degrees west would be one degree north of the original location. Any latitude greater than 38 degrees north while maintaining the longitude of 25 degrees west would also identify a location north of the city.


Latitude and longitude lines help geographers identify .?

Location. They are intersections like a street corner, only on a global scale.


What are the 4 differences between alphanumeric grid and latitude and longitude?

Alphanumeric grid uses a combination of letters and numbers to identify locations on a map, while latitude and longitude use angular measurements. Alphanumeric grid is typically used in smaller, more localized areas, while latitude and longitude are used globally. Alphanumeric grids are often based on a specific reference point, while latitude and longitude are based on the equator and prime meridian. Alphanumeric grids may have different orientations or scales, while latitude and longitude are universally recognized.

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Can be used to identify any point on the Earth's surface?

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And can be used to identify any point on the Earth's surface?

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How do you use longitude and latitude used to identify a location?

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What is the laititude and longitude of an glacier?

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Why did forecasters stop using longitude-latitude positions to identify storms?

because it is to confusing


Why do you use lines of latitude?

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What is it that is shown on the globe by imaginary horizontal lines that identify distance away from the equator?

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What country 450 degree latitude and 115 degree longitude?

It's not possible to locate or identify such a place, because no latitude, whether north or south, is ever greater than 90 degrees.


What is the latitude of point E to the nearest minute?

To determine the latitude of point E to the nearest minute, you would need to provide the specific coordinates or location of point E. Latitude is measured in degrees and minutes, with one degree equal to 60 minutes. Please provide the necessary information to calculate or identify the latitude.


Which coordinates identify a location north of a city that has a latitude Of 38 degrees north and 25 degrees west?

To identify a location north of a city at 38 degrees north latitude and 25 degrees west longitude, you would keep the longitude the same (25 degrees west) and increase the latitude. For example, coordinates of 39 degrees north and 25 degrees west would be one degree north of the original location. Any latitude greater than 38 degrees north while maintaining the longitude of 25 degrees west would also identify a location north of the city.