Without looking at a map, we might deduce that the coordinates 170 W longitude, 11 S latitude are likely
A) just west of the International Date Line and just north of the equator.
B) just south of the equator and just east of the prime meridian.
C) just east of the International Date Line and just south of the equator.
D) just east of the prime meridian and just south of the equator.
E) just south of the International Date Line and just east of the equator.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The coordinates 170 W longitude indicate that they are to the west of the prime meridian, while the coordinates 11 S latitude indicate that they are just south of the equator. Therefore, the only option that satisfies both of these criteria is C, which says the coordinates are just east of the International Date Line and just south of the equator.

Without Looking at a Map, We Might Deduce That the Coordinates