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Los círculos en la esfera terrestre que son perpendiculares al eje de los polos son:The circles on the Earth perpendicular to the polar axis are:

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Correct answer: d) Answers b) and c) are correct.

Why it is correct

The equator and parallels are perpendicular to the axis. Meridians pass through the poles.

Why the others are not

  • a) Through the poles.
  • b) c too.
  • c) b too.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Perpendicular to axis: equator and parallels.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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