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¿Cómo se denominan los círculos menores perpendiculares al eje terrestre?:What are the small circles perpendicular to the Earth’s axis called?
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Correct answer: c) Parallels.
Why it is correct
Parallels are small circles perpendicular to the axis, except the equator, a great circle.
Why the others are not
- a) Through poles.
- b) Great.
- d) Not circles.
How to work it out in the exam
- Small perpendicular: parallels.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Módulo de navegación · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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