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The system of latitude and longitude is independent of the device used to measure it,

or the map used to read it.

When you're marooned at sea and calling the Coast Guard to come rescue you, you give them

the latitude/longitude of your location, and they know exactly where you are. They don't have to

ask you what kind of device or map you're using in order to know those numbers.

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Do you look at the lines of latitude or the lines of longitude first when you are finding the coordinates?

It does not matter whether you look at the lines of latitude or longitude first. Usually coordinates are written latitude, then longitude. Good luck!


Can you tell that a volcano is about to explode by looking at it?

Not just by looking at it. Scientists do detailed analysis using seismographs, and chemical samples of gas and,where possible, lava. These can point to whether or not a volcano is getting read to erupt.


What city has the coordinates of 30 degrees North and 96 degrees South?

No point on Earth can have both a north and a south coordinate (unless the point is on the equator, where the latitude is zero so it doesn't matter whether you call it zero north or zero south, or both).


Can you show Korea's' location on a world map?

Look for the Pacific Ocean on the map and find Japan on the western edge. Then look across to the continent of Asia and Korea is the little peninsula sticking out from China toward Japan. If you look in the gazeteer (index), it will give you the page and the coordinates of any name you're looking for, whether country, city, river. etc.


What is d reason behind seeing solar eclipse by a X-ray film?

To protect your eyes. Looking directly at the Sun can damage the eyes. Mind you, I don't know whether x-ray film is dark enough; but the general idea is to use a very dark filter.To protect your eyes. Looking directly at the Sun can damage the eyes. Mind you, I don't know whether x-ray film is dark enough; but the general idea is to use a very dark filter.To protect your eyes. Looking directly at the Sun can damage the eyes. Mind you, I don't know whether x-ray film is dark enough; but the general idea is to use a very dark filter.To protect your eyes. Looking directly at the Sun can damage the eyes. Mind you, I don't know whether x-ray film is dark enough; but the general idea is to use a very dark filter.

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