What was the approximate distance between Britain and its North American colony?
A. 1,500 miles
B. 2,800 miles
C. 3,700 miles
D. 4,900 miles
Approximately how many degrees east of Britain is Western Australia?
A. 40°
B. 80°
C. 120°
D. 140°
Answer (3)
What was the approximate distance between Britain and it's North American colony A. 1,500 miles B.2,800 miles C.3,700 miles D. 4,900 miles
Approximately how many degrees east of Britain is Western Australia ? A. 40• B. 80• C. 120• D. 140•
The approximate distance between Britain and its North American colonies would historically be measured from the eastern coast of Britain to the eastern coast of North America. Given historical sailing routes that might have spanned from Britain to areas such as the coast of what is now Virginia, the distance traveled would be closest to 3,700 miles. Thus, the correct answer for the distance between Britain and its North American colony is C. 3,700 miles.
Considering the location of Western Australia in relation to Britain, it lies significantly east of Britain. The globe is divided into 360 degrees of longitude, and Britain and Western Australia can be approximately calculated to have a difference in longitude that suggests Western Australia is about 120 degrees east of Britain. Therefore, the correct answer to how many degrees east of Britain Western Australia is would be C. 120°.
The approximate distance between Britain and its North American colony is about 2,800 miles (option B). Additionally, Western Australia is approximately 120° east of Britain (option C). Both answers are based on historical and geographical data.
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