Question

which state capital is closest to 45°n latitude? (use the map on pg. 51) salem, oregon helena, montana pierre, south dakota boise, idaho

Explanation:

To determine which state capital is closest to \(45^\circ\text{N}\) latitude, we analyze the latitudes of the options:

• Salem, Oregon: ~\(44.9^\circ\text{N}\) (very close to \(45^\circ\text{N}\)).
• Helena, Montana: ~\(46.6^\circ\text{N}\) (further north).
• Pierre, South Dakota: ~\(44.3^\circ\text{N}\) (slightly south of \(45^\circ\text{N}\)).
• Boise, Idaho: ~\(43.6^\circ\text{N}\) (south of \(45^\circ\text{N}\)).

Salem’s latitude (\(44.9^\circ\text{N}\)) is the closest to \(45^\circ\text{N}\).

Answer:

A. Salem, Oregon