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For a more precise reading of a location, a degree is divided into _____ _____. Each minute is then divided into ____ ______ just as hours and minutes on a clock are divided to provide a more exact time.

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A degree is divided into minutes of arc, and each minute is further divided into seconds of arc for precise measurement of angles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Units of Angular Measurement

For a more precise reading of a location, a degree is divided into minutes of arc. Each minute is then divided into seconds of arc

For example, an angle of 35 degrees, 43 minutes, and 9 seconds is denoted as 35° 43' 9".

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