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Al círculo máximo normal al eje de la Tierra, separado de los Polos 90º, y que divide la Tierra en los hemisferios Norte y Sur, se le denomina.The great circle normal to the Earth’s axis, 90º from the poles, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, is the:
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Correct answer: a) Equator.
Why it is correct
The equator is 90º from both poles and splits the hemispheres. Meridians pass through the poles.
Why the others are not
- b) Through the poles.
- c) Through the poles.
- d) A coordinate.
How to work it out in the exam
- 90º from the poles: equator.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 37 Official paper · Official answer key
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