An example of an absolute location is ____.
A)anywhere on Earth's surface
B)400 kilometers (250 mi)southwest of Chicago
C)downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam
D)south of the Rocky Mountains
E)40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude

Question

An example of an absolute location is ____. ​
A)anywhere on Earth's surface
B)400 kilometers (250 mi)southwest of Chicago
C)downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam
D)south of the Rocky Mountains
E)40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Absolute location refers to a specific point on the Earth's surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude. Option E, "40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude," precisely identifies a location using this system, making it an example of an absolute location.

An Example of an Absolute Location Is ____