geographic coordinate system
Also known as geographic coördinate system, geographic location, geographic references, geographical coordinate system, global coordinated system, geodetic coordinate system
system to specify locations on Earth
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A geographic coordinate system is a method for pinpointing exact locations on Earth using numbers, typically latitude and longitude measurements. It matters because it allows people around the world to identify and communicate about the same place precisely, which is essential for navigation, mapping, and countless activities that depend on knowing where things are.
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Longitude lines are perpendicular to, and latitude lines parallel to, the Equator
International Terrestrial Reference System