Question

What is the longitudinal extent of South America?

• A. ${15}^{0}W-{61}^{0}W$
• B. ${25}^{0}W-{71}^{0}W$
• C. ${35}^{0}W-{81}^{0}W$
• D. ${45}^{0}W-{81}^{0}W$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${35}^{0}W-{81}^{0}W$

Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface. The longitudinal extent of South America is 35'W and 81'W.

The correct answer is C.