Which state capital is north of 40 degrees north latitude:
A. Frankfort
B. Denver
C. Salt Lake City
D. Columbus
Answer (3)
the state capital of columbus, ohio is 40° north latitude
Salt Lake City is the capital that is north of 40 degrees north latitude. Frankfort, Denver, and Columbus are all located south of the 40-degree latitude line.
The student asked which state capital is north of 40 degrees north latitude from the options Frankfort, Denver, Salt Lake City, or Columbus. To determine this, we look at the geographical positioning of each capital. Out of the given options:
Frankfort, Kentucky is located just below the 38th parallel, which places it south of 40 degrees north latitude.
Denver, Colorado is located at approximately 39.7 degrees north latitude, also south of the 40-degree mark.
Salt Lake City, Utah is located at about 40.7 degrees north latitude, which places it north of 40 degrees north latitude.
Columbus, Ohio is located near the 40th parallel but slightly south of it, at approximately 39.9 degrees north latitude.
Therefore, the correct answer is Salt Lake City, as it is the only capital listed that lies north of 40 degrees north latitude.
The state capital that is north of 40 degrees north latitude is Salt Lake City, Utah, at 40.8° N latitude. All other options are located at latitudes south of 40 degrees north. Therefore, the chosen option is C. Salt Lake City.
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