Question

A. On what continent would you find each of the following locations?

1. 60°N, 100°W
2. 60°N, 100°E
3. 20°S, 60°W
4. 20°N, 20°E
5. 20°S, 140°E

B. Identify the city that lies closest to each pair of coordinates.
6. 30°N, 90°W
7. 30°N, 30°E
8. 60°N, 30°E

C. Give the coordinates for each city.
9. Shanghai, China
10. Durban, South Africa
D. Identify the city with each pair of coordinates.
11. 0°, 78°W
12. 51°N, 0°
13. 38°S, 145°E

E. Estimate the coordinates for each city to the nearest degree.
14. Nairobi, Kenya
15. New York, New York
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Answer 1

This response provides the continent for each set of coordinates, identifies the closest city, and provides the coordinates for specific cities.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 60°N, 100°W - This location is in North America, specifically in Canada near the border with the United States.
2. 60°N, 100°E - This location is in Asia, specifically in Siberia, Russia.
3. 20°S, 60°W - This location is in South America, specifically in the country of Brazil.
4. 20°N, 20°E - This location is in Africa, specifically in the country of Sudan.
5. 20°S, 140°E - This location is in Oceania, specifically in Australia.

6. 30°N, 90°W - This location is in North America, specifically in the state of Louisiana, United States. The city closest to these coordinates is New Orleans.
7. 30°N, 30°E - This location is in Asia, specifically in the country of Saudi Arabia. The city closest to these coordinates is Riyadh.
8. 60°N, 30°E - This location is in Europe, specifically in the country of Russia. The city closest to these coordinates is Saint Petersburg.

9. Shanghai, China - The coordinates for Shanghai are approximately 31°N, 121°E.
10. Durban, South Africa - The coordinates for Durban are approximately 29°S, 31°E.

11. 0°, 78°W - This location is in South America, specifically in the country of Ecuador. The city closest to these coordinates is Quito.
12. 51°N, 0° - This location is in Europe, specifically in the United Kingdom. The city closest to these coordinates is London.
13. 38°S, 145°E - This location is in Australia, specifically in the state of Victoria. The city closest to these coordinates is Melbourne.

14. Nairobi, Kenya - The estimated coordinates for Nairobi are approximately 1°S, 36°E.
15. New York, New York - The estimated coordinates for New York City are approximately 40°N, 74°W.