Multiple choice

The distance between two latitudes on the earth is about

  1. 200 km

  2. 111 km

  3. 150 km

  4. 100 km
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The distance between two consecutive latitudes is approximately 111 km (69 miles). This is because lines of latitude are parallel circles and the distance between them is calculated based on Earth's circumference of about 40,075 km divided by 360 degrees.

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