Question

Question 2.1: What are the coordinates for the White House in degrees, minutes, and seconds?

Options:
a. 38°53'51" N, 77°02'11" W
b. 40°42'44" N, 74°00'21" W
c. 34°03'09" N, 118°14'35" W
d. 41°53'01" N, 87°37'31" W

Answer 1

The coordinates for the White House are 38°53'51" N, 77°02'11" W.

Step-by-step explanation:

The coordinates for the White House in degrees, minutes, and seconds are 38°53'51" N, 77°02'11" W. These coordinates are measured in terms of latitude and longitude. Latitude refers to the distance north or south of the equator, which is 0° latitude, while longitude refers to the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is 0° longitude. The equator is an imaginary line that circles the globe horizontally. Given the provided options for the White House's coordinates, option a is correct.