Which of the following statements is true?
A. Arctic circle, antarctic circle and equator are great circles
B. Both equator and longitudes are great circles
C. Both latitudes and longitudes are great circles
D. Both equator and latitudes are great circles
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A great circle always divides the Earth in half, thus the Equator is a great circle (but no other latitudes) and all lines of longitude are great circles.Related Questions on Earth
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