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WAEC Geography 2013 Question 13

Question 13

Latitude, Longitude and Time

What is the approximate distance between two places if one is located on 11°N and the other on 5°S on the same longitude?

  1. A.211 km.
  2. B.1,110 km.
  3. C.1,776 km.
  4. D.1,976 km.
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Answer: C (1,776 km.)

Explanation

They are on opposite sides of the Equator: 11 + 5 = 16°; 16 × 111 km = 1,776 km.