WAEC Geography 1999 Question 18

Question 18

Latitude, Longitude and Time

If A is located on latitude 6°N and B on latitude 12°N, what is the distance between the two places?

  1. A.1.998km
  2. B.777km
  3. C.666km
  4. D.66.6km
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Answer: C (666km)

Explanation

6° of latitude × 111 km per degree = 666 km.