The question asks for a description of the absolute location of Paris, France.
First, let's understand what absolute location means. Absolute location is a specific, fixed point on the Earth's surface described by coordinates, typically expressed in latitude and longitude.
Given the options:
- Option (A) describes a relative distance to a landmark (the English Channel), not absolute coordinates.
- Option (B) describes a general hemispherical location but not specific coordinates.
- Option (C) provides specific coordinates: 49 degrees north, 2 degrees east.
- Option (D) states Paris is the capital of France, which is a political fact, not coordinates.
- Option (E) describes its central location within France, again not specific coordinates.
Thus, the absolute location of Paris, France, is best described by specific coordinates.
Answer: (C) 49 degrees north, 2 degrees east.
These coordinates 49 degrees north (latitude) and 2 degrees east (longitude) precisely pin down the location of Paris, France on the globe.
