Question

choose the correct answer. what is the approximate latitude of melbourne, australia? 0° -15° s 30° n -45° s

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the latitude scale

The vertical scale on the right of the map shows latitude values.

Step2: Locate Melbourne's position

Melbourne is marked with a red arrow. Looking at its position relative to the latitude scale:

• \(0^{\circ}\) is the equator. Melbourne is in the southern hemisphere (so not \(0^{\circ}\) or \(30^{\circ}N\)).
• \(- 15^{\circ}S\) is too far north (Melbourne is further south).
• Comparing with the scale, Melbourne is closer to \(-45^{\circ}S\) than \(-15^{\circ}S\).

Answer:

\(-45^{\circ}S\)