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WAEC Geography 2023 Question 22

Question 22

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The distance between town A located on latitude 30° S and town B located on latitude 30°N is

  1. A.3330 km.
  2. B.6660 km.
  3. C.9000 km
  4. D.9770 km.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (6660 km.)

Explanation

They are on opposite sides of the equator: 30 + 30 = 60° × 111 km = 6,660 km.