Question 13
Latitude, Longitude and TimeWhat is the approximate distance of town X from the equator, if it is located on latitude 14°N?
- A.1555 km
- B.1232 km
- C.441 km
- D.42 km
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Answer: A (1555 km)
Explanation
Each degree of latitude is about 111 km: 14 × 111 ≈ 1555 km.