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We typically list the latitude first, but some computer applications prompt you to enter the longitude first. In realty, it doesn't really make much difference.

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When stating the absolute location of a place you always give the longitude first.?

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What is greatest factor that determines climate in any given location?

latitude


What 2 terms allow for exact location to be given anywhere on the planet?

Latitude and Longitude specify any location on the planet.


When given latitude and longitude coordinates which is given first?

Typically, latitude is given first followed by longitude when providing coordinates. Latitude measures the north-south position, while longitude measures east-west. So the order is latitude, longitude. For example, 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W represents the latitude and longitude coordinates for New York City.


Which one comes first longitude or latitude?

Latitude is usually given first. But it doesn't really matter, as long as you clearly specify which is which when you list the numbers.


The climate of a given area is influenced by its location on the Earth. Average yearly temperatures generally decrease as?

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Why is latitude always given first?

It isn't. The coordinates of a point may be given in either order, as long as it's clearly identified which one is latitude and which one is longitude.


What cootdinate is always given frirst?

Latitude is given first, followed by longitude. For example, the coordinates for London, England is 51.5074° North Latitude, 0.1278° West Longitude.


What is co-latitude and latitude?

Latitude is the measurement of degrees from the equator to the pole so that the pole has a latitude of 90 degrees. Co-latitude is the measurement of degrees from the pole to the equator so that the equator has a latitude of 90 degrees. Also the sum of latitude and co-latitude is always 90 degrees.


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!


What is a absolute location?

Absolute location is given using coordinates derived from a mapped region, for areas on the Earth, absolute location would be given in terms of longitude and latitude. Another means of describing location would be, relative location, in which position is described by reference to surrounding objects.