Question 27
Latitude, Longitude and TimeWhat is the distance between two places on the surface of the Earth which are located 8 °N and 10 °S on the same longitude?
- A.1,011 km
- B.1,998 km
- C.10,101 km
- D.17,770 km
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Answer: B (1,998 km)
Explanation
They are 8 + 10 = 18° apart; 18 × 111 km = 1,998 km.