PRACTICE EXERCISE
REQUIREMENT: Solve the following by filling in the blanks:
1.
Parallels of latitude extend __________________and ____________________.
2.
Meridians of longitude extend _________________and ___________________.
3.
Starting from the prime meridian, meridians are numbered by their angular distance east to
_______ ______________ and west to _________ _______________.
4.
Geographic coordinates are stated relative to reference points which are the ___________and
the___________ ________________.
5.
The latitude of a point on the earth's surface is expressed in ____________, _____________and
___________; the longitude is expressed in, _______________ ______________, and_____________.
6.
Each degree is divided into _________________ minutes.
REQUIREMENT: Using the extract of the JOGA provided, solve the following by selecting the correct
answers:
7.
The correct geographic coordinates for the airport denoted by Arrow 3 are
A.
3044' N and 8443' W.
B.
3134' N and 8548' W.
C.
3134' N and 8543' W.
D.
3144' N and 8548' W.
8.
The correct geographic coordinates for the airport denoted by Arrow 4 are
A.
5107' N and 8448' W.
B.
3117' N and 8543' W.
C.
3017' N and 8443' W.
D.
3107' N and 8543' W.
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