ANSWER 9
35 N and 95 W (approximate)
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FRAME 10
Since meridians and parallels are circles and are divided into 360 degrees, a 1-degree
measurement of the earth's surface will cover a very large area (as much as a 60-nautical-mile square).
Needless to say, this is a large area for pinpointing the exact position of an aircraft or ship at sea.
To allow for more precise measurements, each degree is divided into 60 ___________and further
divided into _______________. This is similar to the manner in which the hours of time are divided.
1 degree = _____________ minutes.
1 minute =_____________ seconds.
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