Question 35
Latitude, Longitude and TimeCalculate the distance between town Y which is on latitude 40°N and town Z which is on latitude 10°S.
- A.1110km
- B.3330 km
- C.4440 km
- D.5550 km
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Answer: D (5550 km)
Explanation
The towns are 40 + 10 = 50° apart (opposite sides of the Equator): 50 × 111 = 5,550 km.