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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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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