Question

Difficulty: EasyRegional and Locational Geography of the World

Among the following capital cities, which one is located at the furthest north latitude?

  1. MoscowAnswer
  2. B
    Berlin
  3. C
    London
  4. D
    Paris

Answer

Moscow is located at the furthest north latitude among the choices.
Moscow lies at approximately 55°45' N latitude, making it the northernmost capital among the options provided.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the approximate northern latitude for each capital city.
Moscow: 55°45' N, Berlin: 52°31' N, London: 51°30' N, Paris: 48°51' N.
Determining exact or approximate geographical coordinates enables direct spatial comparison.
2
Compare the latitude values to determine which city lies highest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Moscow (55°45' N) > Berlin (52°31' N) > London (51°30' N) > Paris (48°51' N).
In the Northern Hemisphere, a higher numerical latitude value corresponds to a position closer to the North Pole.

Key Concept

Latitudinal Locational Geography of World Cities
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