State the latitude and longitude of site P to the nearest degree.
General Mathematics · Unit 3 · Earth geometry and time zones · Locations on the Earth
State latitude and longitude for positions on Earth’s surface, e.g. investigating a map of Australia and locating boundary positions for Aboriginal peoples’ an d Torres Strait Islander peoples’ language groups, Australian landmarks or local land boundaries.
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The map below shows three historical sites (P, Q and R) located in Queensland, with latitude and longitude gridlines. (a) State the latitude and longitude of site P to the nearest degree. (1 mark) (b) State the latitude and longitude of site Q to the nearest degree. (1 mark) (c) Name the site (P, Q or R) that is located closest to \(20^\circ\) S, \(139^\circ\) E. (1 mark)
The map below shows three significant cultural heritage sites in Australia. (a) State the latitude and longitude of site P to the nearest degree. (1 mark) (b) State the latitude and longitude of site Q to the nearest degree. (1 mark) (c) State the latitude and longitude of site R to the nearest degree. (1 mark)
The map below shows the traditional language boundaries of four Aboriginal language groups in the Northern Territory: Yolŋu Matha, Anindilyakwa, Nunggubuyu, and Wubuy. (a) State the latitude and longitude of point P (marked on the boundary between Yolŋu Matha and Nunggubuyu) to the nearest degree. [1 mark] (b) State the latitude and longitude of point Q (marked at the northern coastal boundary of Anindilyakwa on Groote Eylandt) to the nearest degree. [1 mark] (c) State the latitude and longitude of point R (marked on the western boundary of Wubuy) to the nearest degree. [1 mark] (d) Name the language group that contains the location 14° S 136° E. [1 mark]