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Los paralelos son:Parallels are:

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Correct answer: c) Small circles parallel to the equator and perpendicular to the Earth’s axis.

Why it is correct

Parallels are small circles parallel to the equator. Only the equator is a great circle.

Why the others are not

  • a) Meridians.
  • b) Only the equator.
  • d) Not that.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Parallels: small circles.

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