Q22. - Algebra 2

Question

GEOGRAPHY For Exercises 21–23, use the following information. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has determined the official centre of the continental United States.

 RESEARCH Use the Internet or other reference to look up the USGS geographical centre of the continental United States.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Using the Internet the USGS geographical centre of the continental United States is at a point approximately 20 mi (32 km) north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota at 44°58′2.07622″N, 103°46′17.60283″W.

Step 1 . Given

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has determined the official  centre of the continental United States.

Step 2 . To determine

Use the Internet or other reference to look up the USGS geographical centre of the continental United States.

Step 3. Calculation

Using the Internet the USGS geographical centre of the continental United States is at a point approximately 20 mi (32 km) north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota at 44°58′2.07622″N, 103°46′17.60283″W.