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Geography GK · Q89

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 89

Q89

1° of latitude is equal to

A.
11 Km
B.
211 Km
C.
111 Km
Answer
D.
311 Km

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
At the equator, the length of 1o of latitude is equal to 110.6 km (68.7 mi.) and at the poles, the length of 1o of latitude is equal to 111.7 km (69.4 mi.). For our purposes, we assume the length of 1° of latitude is 111 km. Lines of longitude, also called meridians, run north - south.