Question

for the following pair of variables, state the units that might be used to measure each variable. then state whether you believe that they are correlated. if you believe they are correlated, state whether the correlation is positive or negative. explain your reasoning.

latitude and the average high temperature in june

to measure latitude, the unit dropdown might be used.

dropdown options:
billions of dollars
miles per gallon
degrees of latitude
degrees fahrenheit

Explanation:

Identify the variable and its measurement unit

Using the Latitude Measurement knowledge point
Latitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is measured in degrees, specifically degrees of latitude (ranging from \(0^\circ\) at the equator to \(90^\circ\) at the poles). Therefore, the correct unit from the dropdown options is "degrees of latitude".

Answer:

To measure latitude, the unit <blank>degrees of latitude</blank> might be used.