Which of the following is not used by geographers to determine absolute location?
a. the equator
b. latitude
c. the prime meridian
d. distance from the ocean

Among the choices given, option D is the suitable answer to the question. In determining the absolute location, one does not calculate the distance from the ocean because of its obscurity and imprecision; the reason behind the distance is not used to determine the absolute location.

Answer volcanic eruptionsseismic waves from earthquakes;