What is the primary purpose of using a spherical coordinate system on Earth?

Understanding Latitude and Longitude

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To measure the distance between two points
To uniquely locate positions on Earth's surface
To calculate the area of a region
To determine the altitude of a location
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Prime Meridian used for in the coordinate system?
As the vertical axis
As a reference for measuring latitude
As a reference for measuring altitude
As the horizontal axis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many degrees is a complete circle in the context of longitude?
360 degrees
270 degrees
180 degrees
90 degrees
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of latitude lines?
They run from pole to pole
They are parallel to each other
They intersect at the equator
They are not equal in circumference
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the latitude of the North Pole?
0 degrees
180 degrees
90 degrees
45 degrees
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the coordinates of Upheaval Dome in Utah?
38 degrees North, 109 degrees West
45 degrees North, 90 degrees West
38 degrees South, 109 degrees East
45 degrees South, 90 degrees East
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of 1 nautical mile?
It is equal to 1 land mile
It is equal to 1.16 land miles
It is equal to 1 kilometer
It is equal to 1.5 kilometers
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