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Dos lugares tienen la misma longitud y distinta latitud. En este caso:Two places have the same longitude and different latitude. Then:

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Correct answer: c) Their E and W cardinal points coincide

Why it is correct

East and west are where the celestial equator cuts the horizon, 90º from the meridian. On the same meridian they coincide.

Why the others are not

  • a) E and W do.
  • b) N and S depend on latitude.
  • d) Not N and S.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Same meridian: same E and W.

Where this question comes from

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