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Question
Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs.
What is the grid system ? Why is it important?
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Solution
A network of horizontal and vertical lines or latitudes and longitudes are drawn on a map or globe is called the grid system.
The grid system is an important feature of maps. It helps in locating places on the surface of the earth. For example, if you wanted to locate a place, you would look for its latitude and longitude. The location of the place would be at the intersection of its latitude and longitude.
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