Question

Briefly describe a programming scenario in which the South African

Weather Service (SAWS) could employ absolute values to calculate the distance between two of their weather stations.Write an paragraph for 6 marks

Answer 1

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In a programming scenario, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) could employ absolute values to calculate the distance between two of their weather stations by first obtaining the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of each weather station. By using the absolute value function in their programming code, SAWS could calculate the difference between the latitude and longitude of the two weather stations, as distance is always a positive value. By utilizing absolute values, SAWS can accurately calculate the distance between the two weather stations regardless of their relative positions on the Earth's surface. This approach ensures that the distance calculation is consistent and reliable no matter which weather station is being used as the starting point. By incorporating absolute values into their programming logic, SAWS can streamline their distance calculations and provide more accurate weather forecasts and reports for different regions in South Africa.