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Las circunferencias máximas perpendiculares a los paralelos:The great circles perpendicular to the parallels:
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Correct answer: c) Are the meridians.
Why it is correct
Meridians are great circles through the poles, crossing parallels at 90º.
Why the others are not
- a) Parallels.
- b) Parallels.
- d) Not circles.
How to work it out in the exam
- Perpendicular to parallels: meridians.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Módulo de navegación B · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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