Imaginary Lines in Air Navigation
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Which shape best describes the earth?

  • Cube
  • Perfect sphere
  • Cylinder
  • Oblate spheroid (correct)
  • What is the polar diameter of the earth?

  • Perfect sphere
  • 6884NM
  • 23NM less than the equatorial diameter
  • 23NM (correct)
  • What is the purpose of drawing imaginary lines on the earth's surface for air navigation?

  • To create obstacles for navigation
  • To mark the equator
  • To confuse pilots
  • To simplify air navigation (correct)
  • What is a great circle?

    <p>A circle that cuts the earth into two equal halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rhumb line?

    <p>A line that cuts all the meridians at the same angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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