WAEC Geography 2014 Question 12

Question 12

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The Longitude that joins Longitude 180° at the opposite side of the globe to form a Great Circle is

  1. A.Longitude 0°.
  2. B.Longitude 30°E.
  3. C.Longitude 150°W.
  4. D.Longitude 170°W.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Longitude 0°.)

Explanation

Opposite meridians differ by 180°, so 180° and 0° together make a great circle.