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WAEC Geography 2010 Question 17

Question 17

Latitude, Longitude and Time

Which of the following lines could be described as a Great Circle? The

  1. A.Tropic of Cancer.
  2. B.Tropic. of Capricorn
  3. C.Equator.
  4. D.Arctic Circle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Equator.)

Explanation

A great circle divides the earth into two equal halves; the Equator is the only parallel that does.