We describe a location on Earth's surface by stating its ________.
A) altitude and direction (or azimuth)
B) meridian and longitude
C) latitude and direction
D) latitude and longitude

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Latitude and longitude provide the most precise and universally recognized way to describe a location on Earth's surface. Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude measures the distance east or west of the prime meridian. Together, these two coordinates give a unique location for any point on Earth. Altitude and direction (or azimuth) are also important for navigation and positioning, but they do not provide a complete location description on their own. Meridian and longitude are not commonly used to describe locations.

We Describe a Location on Earth's Surface by Stating Its