Exploring Minutes and Seconds in Geographic Coordinates

Why is it important to understand minutes and seconds in latitude and longitude separately from time?

• Because they are used in different contexts.

• Because they have no connection to time.

• Because they are measured differently.

• Because they are more precise.

How many parts is each degree divided into for more precise location?

• 120 parts

• 60 parts

• 30 parts

• 100 parts

What is the term used for one-sixtieth of a degree?

• Kilometer

• Minute

• Second

• Hour

If you are at 41 degrees and 30 minutes north, how would you write this?

• 41° 30' S

• 41° 30' N

• 41° 30" S

• 41° 30" N

How many kilometers are there between 41 degrees and 30 minutes and 41 degrees and 31 minutes?

• 2.50 kilometers

• 1.50 kilometers

• 2.00 kilometers

• 1.85 kilometers

How many seconds make up one minute in latitude and longitude?

• 90 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 120 seconds

• 30 seconds

If you are a quarter of the way between 41 degrees and 30 minutes and 41 degrees and 31 minutes, how many seconds is this?

• 25 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 10 seconds

What are the coordinates of Sydney?

• 33° 52' 4" N, 151° 12' 23" W

• 33° 52' 4" S, 151° 12' 23" E

• 33° 52' 4" S, 151° 12' 23" W

• 33° 52' 4" N, 151° 12' 23" E

What symbol is used to denote minutes in latitude and longitude?

• m

• °

• '

• "

What symbol is used to denote seconds in latitude and longitude?

• °

• '

• "

• s