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%META:TOPICINFO{author="LynnKutner" date="1152749842" format="1.1" version="1.1"}%
%META:TOPICPARENT{name="CoreConcepts"}%
---+++ Where - location attributes
* Location Description - text description of the location where the observation was made or the area that was searched.
* Latitude, Longitude, and Datum (decimal degrees)
* Link to GIS feature (point, line or polygon)
* Directions - precise directions to the site of the observation.
* Mapping Precision
* Mapping Comments - ability to map the Observation precisely.
* Darwin Core location attributes – Continent, Nation, State or Province, County, Locality, etc.
* Elevation and Depth – minimum and maximum values
-- Main.LynnKutner - 13 Jul 2006