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What device uses coordinates and who uses these devices?

A GPS and these are used by humans, captains, pilots, etc. to navigate!

When reporting coordinates, which is listed first, latitude or longitude?

Latitude

What is 0 degrees latitude called?

the equator

Is the United States located north or south of the Equator?

north

Lines that run horizontally on earth are called lines of ____.

latitude

Longitude lines are measured in degrees ___ and ___.

east and west

Latitude lines are measured in degrees ____ and ____.

north and south

Do coordinates show an absolute or relative location?

absolute

Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 90 degrees West?

Illinois

What is 0 degrees longitude called?

the prime meridian

Is the United States located east or west of the Prime Meridian?

west

Using this map, which state is located at 30 degrees North, 100 degrees West?

Texas

Using this map, which state is located at 40 degrees North, 110 degrees West?

Utah