Absolute and Relative Location

Front

Where one thing is located in relation to something else?

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relative location

Front

An exact location on a map.

Back

absolute location

Front

The restaurant is next to the school.

Back

relative location

Front

Mexico is south of Texas.

Back

relative location

Front

4695 Forsythe Drive, Ohio 24586

Back

absolute location

Front

The following is absolute location.

Back

Front

Which is relative location?

Back

Front

76 degrees North, 42 degrees West

Back

absolute location

Front

My GPS took me to the laundromat at 123 Smith Drive. This is an example of what?

Back

absolute location

Front

My friend's house is next door to mine. This is an example of what?

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relative location