Question

1 degree of latitude or longitude is further divided into 60 divisions. Each division is called a ____.

• A. Equator
• B. Degree
• C. Second
• D. Minute

Answer 1

The correct option is D Minute

One degree of latitude or longitude is further divided into 60 divisions. Each division is called a minute and each minute is further divided into 60 divisions. Each division is called a second. The coordinates are written as 28° 38' 41'' N, which is read as 28 degrees, 38 minutes, and 41 seconds North.