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WAEC Geography 2007 Question 15

Question 15

Latitude, Longitude and Time

What is the distance between Accra, Latitude 5°30 N and London, Latitude 51°30 N?

  1. A.5,406 km
  2. B.5.306 km
  3. C.5,216 km
  4. D.5,106 km.
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Answer: D (5,106 km.)

Explanation

Both are north of the equator (roughly on the same meridian): 51°30′ − 5°30′ = 46°; 46 × 111 km ≈ 5,106 km.