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QuizMultiple Choice

Applying Geography to World History

Question 10 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A

Why are latitude and longitude included on maps?

Answer
A
It is the simplest way to give directions to travelers.
B
It is a way to determine the exact location of any spot in the world.
C
It is a tradition that mapmakers have been using for hundreds of years.
D
It is an easy method to find the location of one spot relative to another spot.

Explanation

Latitude and longitude form a coordinate system: latitude tells how far north or south a place is from the Equator, and longitude tells how far east or west it is from the prime meridian. Together, they identify the exact location of a spot anywhere in the world, so choice B is correct.

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