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Los círculos menores que son paralelos al horizonte verdadero y perpendicular al eje Zenit-Nadir (Z-Z') se denominanThe small circles parallel to the true horizon and perpendicular to the zenith-nadir axis (Z-Z’) are called:
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Correct answer: c) Almucantars.
Why it is correct
They are the circles of equal altitude.
Why the others are not
- a) No such term exists.
- b) Those are parallel to the equator.
- d) No such term exists.
How to work it out in the exam
- Parallel to the horizon: almucantar.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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