Question

1. interpret maps using a map, how would you determine the absolute location of a place?

Explanation:

To determine the absolute location of a place using a map, we use latitude and longitude. Latitude lines run parallel to the equator (measuring north - south), and longitude lines run from pole to pole (measuring east - west). On a map with a grid of latitude and longitude, we find the intersection of the latitude and longitude lines that pass through the place. For example, if a place is at $40^\circ$ North latitude and $74^\circ$ West longitude, we locate the $40^\circ$ N latitude line and the $74^\circ$ W longitude line on the map; their intersection is the absolute location of the place. Some maps may also use a coordinate system (like UTM - Universal Transverse Mercator) where we can find the easting and northing coordinates to determine the absolute location.

Answer:

To determine the absolute location of a place using a map, we identify its latitude (north - south position relative to the equator) and longitude (east - west position relative to the prime meridian) by finding the intersection of the corresponding latitude and longitude lines on the map. Some maps may use other coordinate systems (e.g., UTM) where we find the easting and northing coordinates for the location.