Question

1 degree of latitude or longitude is further divided into ______.

• A. 60 seconds
• B. 60 degree
• C. 65 minutes
• D. 60 minutes

Answer 1

The correct option is D 60 minutes

1 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.

For example: If the coordinates are written as 28° 38' 41'' N, it is read as 28 degrees, 38 minutes, and 41 seconds North.