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Which kind of latitude is most commonly used as a reference in most cases?

  • Geocentric latitude (correct)
  • Astronomical latitude
  • Equatorial latitude
  • Geographic latitude

What is the greatest possible latitude on Earth?

  • 90° N
  • 90° S (correct)
  • 30°15′20″ N
  • Equator

What are the circles plotted and drawn parallel to the Equator called?

  • Equidistant circles
  • Latitude lines
  • Parallels (correct)
  • Meridians

Which of the following statements about latitude is correct?

<p>The length of a degree of arc of latitude is constant at 111 km. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about longitude is correct?

<p>Longitude is measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latitude and longitude of Washington, D.C.?

<p>40° N, 30° W (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about latitude is correct?

<p>The length of a degree of arc of latitude is approximately 111 km at the Equator. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the circles plotted and drawn parallel to the Equator called?

<p>Latitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance per degree of longitude at the Equator?

<p>111.32 km (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of latitude?

<p>The measurement of location north or south of the Equator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about geocentric latitude is true?

<p>It is the measurement of location north or south of the Prime Meridian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about geographic latitude is correct?

<p>It is the measurement of location east or west of the Equator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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