Question

use the map below to answer the following questions.

1. how many cities on the map are located west of the 110°w longitude?

a. 2
b. 8
c. 7
d. 3

1. what is the closest line of latitude to charleston?

a. 80°w
b. 30°n
c. 40°n
d. 70°w

1. what would be the best address for the city of philadelphia?

a. 40°s, 75°w
b. 75°n, 40°w
c. 40°n, 75°e
d. 40°n, 75°w

Explanation:

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Step1: Identify cities west of 110°W

Check each city on the map. Reno and Boise are west of 110°W.

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Step1: Recall latitude lines

Latitude lines are horizontal. 30°N is a latitude line. 80°W and 70°W are longitude. 40°N is further north than Charleston.

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Step1: Determine Philadelphia's coordinates

Looking at the map, Philadelphia is in the United States. 40°N is the latitude shown on the map for that region. The longitude in that area (east - coast US) is west longitude. 75°W is a reasonable longitude for Philadelphia.

Answer:

1. a. 2
2. b. 30°N
3. d. 40°N, 75°W