SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Houston is at 45 degrees South latitude and 95 degrees West longitude. This describes its
A
relative location
B
perceptual location
C
absolute location
D
vernal equinox
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: -An absolute location describes a precise point on Earth or another defined space. A relative location describes where something else by using another, familiar feature as a reference point.

Detailed explanation-3: -A location is described by its latitude and longitude on the earth – this option best describes the absolute location. The absolute location is based on the coordinates of the Earth and these coordinates are the longitude and latitude and gives the exact position on the earth. Thus, this option is the correct answer.

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