Question

1. Explain how geographic coordinates help us to locate places.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A geographic coordinate system (GCS) uses a three-dimensional spherical surface to define locations on the earth. A GCS is often incorrectly called a datum, but a datum is only one part of a GCS. A GCS includes an angular unit of measure, a prime meridian, and a datum (based on a spheroid).

A point is referenced by its longitude and latitude values. Longitude and latitude are angles measured from the earth's center to a point on the earth's surface. The angles often are measured in degrees (or in grads). The following illustration shows the world as a globe with longitude and latitude values.

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Answer 2

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The GPS system makes use of the geographical lines of latitude and longitude to provide coordinates for a person’s location or a place of interest. Reading and understanding GPS coordinates requires a basic understanding of navigation using the lines of latitude and longitude.