Question

answer the following questions. 1) select the best answer. explain how relative location is determined. relative location is determined by use of a grid system. relative location is determined in reference to the location of other known locations or places. relative location is measured in meters above sea level. relative location is a measure of latitude, longitude, and altitude. 2) select the best answer. what is the purpose of the geographic coordinate system? it allows for more accurate maps. the purpose is to determine absolute location. the purpose is to create a database of cities. it makes it easier for nations to determine borders.

Explanation:

1. Relative location is about the position of a place in relation to other places. A grid - system is for absolute location, meters above sea - level is elevation, and latitude/longitude/altitude is also for absolute location.
2. The geographic coordinate system uses latitude and longitude to precisely determine the absolute location of a point on the Earth's surface.

Answer:

1. Relative location is determined in reference to the location of other known locations or places.
2. The purpose is to determine absolute location.