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1-degree of latitude is equal to - |
A. | 11 km. |
B. | 211 km. |
C. | 111 km. |
D. | 311 km. |
Answer» C. 111 km. | |
Explanation: Each degree of latitude is approximately 69 miles (111 kilometers) apart. The range varies (due to the earth's slightly ellipsoid shape) from 68.703 miles (110.567 km) at the equator to 69.407 (111.699 km) at the poles. |
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