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Humans and Their Environment — Unit test

Question 2 • OK-World Geography (semester)

Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute location?

Answer
A
It’s next to the World Cup stadium.
B
It’s between Siemert Road and Beit Road.
C
It’s in Gauteng, South Africa, at 26.2° S, 28.1° E.
D
It’s near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Explanation

Absolute location identifies a place using a precise coordinate system, such as latitude and longitude. Choice C gives the coordinates 26.2° S, 28.1° E, so it best illustrates absolute location. The other choices describe relative locations by saying where the place is in relation to nearby roads, a stadium, or a city.

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