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Question
Grid references are essential to find the exact location of places on a map.
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Solution
- The location of a place can be simply defined by its latitude and longitude.
- The points at which the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid intersect are called coordinates.
- Therefore grid references are essential to finding the exact location of a place.
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