Question 36
Latitude, Longitude and TimeLota and Babo towns lie along the same meridian. If Lota and Babo are located on latitudes 47°N and 33°S respectively, what is the approximate distance in kilometres between the two towns?
- A.1,554 kilometres
- B.4,440 kilometres
- C.5,217 kilometres
- D.8,880 kilometres
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Answer: D (8,880 kilometres)
Explanation
Opposite hemispheres: 47 + 33 = 80° × 111 km = 8,880 km.