If two points differing by 1° of latitude and of the same longitude is 110 km apart on the earth, then two astronomical positions on the moon is about
A. 10 km
B. 25 km
C. 30 km
D. 50 km
Answer: Option C
A. 10 km
B. 25 km
C. 30 km
D. 50 km
Answer: Option C
Which of the following methods of contouring is most suitable for a hilly terrain?
A. Direct method
B. Square method
C. Cross-sections method
D. Tachometric method
A. 750 mm × 900 mm
B. 600 mm × 750 mm
C. 450 mm × 600 mm
D. 300 mm × 450 mm
A. 22° 30'
B. 23° 27'
C. 23° 30'
D. 24° 0'
On Earth:
1° latitude=110km
The distance per degree is proportional to the radius of the body.
Earth radius ≈ 6370 km
Moon radius ≈ 1740 km
Therefore,
1°Moon
=110*1740/6370
=30.1km
So, two astronomical positions on the Moon differing by 1° of latitude are about 30 km apart.