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Sobre la Esfera Terrestre: El Ecuador Terrestre es un circulo máximo con una longitud aproximada deOn the terrestrial sphere, the equator is a great circle about how long?
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Correct answer: b) 21,600 nautical miles.
Why it is correct
A great circle has 360º, and each minute is a mile. 360 × 60 = 21,600 miles.
Why the others are not
- a) Does not work out.
- c) Does not work out.
- d) Does not work out.
How to work it out in the exam
- 360 × 60 = 21,600.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 21 Official paper · Official answer key
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