1° of latitude is equal to
A. 11 Km
B. 211 Km
C. 111 Km
D. 311 Km
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.Related Questions on Earth
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