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Los círculos menores paralelos al ecuador se llaman:The small circles parallel to the equator are called:

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Correct answer: c) Parallels

Why it is correct

Parallels are small circles parallel to the equator. All points on one share the same latitude.

Why the others are not

  • a) A line.
  • b) They pass through the poles.
  • d) Those are meridians.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Parallel: same latitude.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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