WorksheetsLatitude, Longitude and Location
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is an example of a RELATIVE LOCATION of the city of Elmhurst
West of Chicago, North of Oakbrook, South of O'Hare airport
41.8 N, 87.9 W
What is an example of a ABSOLUTE LOCATION of the city of Elmhurst
West of Chicago, North of Oakbrook, South of O'Hare airport
41.8 N, 87.9 W
What is the definition of "Relative Location"?
The position of something on the Earth's surface
Where a place is located in relation to another place
What the location is like
The exact location of a place on the earth using coordinates
What is the definition of "Absolute Location"?
The position of something on the Earth's surface
Where a place is located in relation to another place
What the location is like
The exact location of a place on the earth using coordinates
A satellite-based navigational system which tells you the most accurate position that you are on a globe.
Geographic Informational System (GIS)
Physical Map
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Degrees of Latitude
Which continent is north of the equator and west of the prime meridian?
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
