Question

what is the absolute location of illinois?
a. $110^\circ$ n, $30^\circ$ w
b. $90^\circ$ n, $40^\circ$ w
c. $40^\circ$ n, $90^\circ$ w
d. $30^\circ$ n $100^\circ$ w

Explanation:

Absolute location uses latitude (north/south) and longitude (east/west). Illinois lies between the 35°N and 40°N latitude lines, and near the 90°W longitude line on the map. Matching this to the options, option C aligns with the map's grid.

Answer:

C. 40° N, 90° W