GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which term refers to the physical character of a location? (WG.5A)
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Situation
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Site
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Relative location
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Absolute location
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A place’s absolute location is its exact place on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude. For example, the Empire State Building is located at 40.7 degrees north (latitude), 74 degrees west (longitude).
Detailed explanation-2: -Latitude and longitude can be used to pinpoint a location. For example, the absolute location of New Orleans, Louisiana, is 30 degrees north, 90 degrees west. Finding absolute location is the starting point for geographic research. Relative location is the relationship of a place to other places.
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