Question

1. what is the function of latitude and longitude in geographic mapping?

a. building social interaction networks

b. analyzing human social behavior

c. precisely identifying earth locations

d. anticipating natural disaster events

Explanation:

Latitude and longitude are coordinate systems used in geography to pinpoint specific locations on Earth's surface. Option a is about social networks (not related to geographic mapping's core function of location identification). Option b is about social behavior analysis (not related to location in mapping). Option d is about natural disaster prediction (latitude/longitude alone don't anticipate disasters, they help locate areas). Option c matches the primary function of latitude and longitude in mapping: precisely identifying Earth locations.

Answer:

c. Precisely identifying Earth locations