Can IP address identify the computer's location?

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Date: 09/28/05


Date: 28 Sep 2005 08:22:00 -0700

I have heard IP address can identify the computer's location. How? If
someone knows the IP address in my house's machine, then they know
where I live?

This is very unsafe. How to prevent the privacy threat?

Please advise. thanks!!