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WAEC Geography 2002 Question 16

Question 16

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The shortest flying route between any two points on the earth's surface lies along the

  1. A.Tropic of Capricorn
  2. B.Tropic of Cancer
  3. C.Great Circle
  4. D.South Pole
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Great Circle)

Explanation

The shortest route between two points on a sphere is an arc of a great circle.