Assume that the cities lie on the same north-south line and that the radius of the earth is 6400 km.
-Find the distance between City E, 35° N and City F, 44° S. (Round to the nearest kilometer.)
A)8824 km
B)8832 km
C)997 km
D)1005 km

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total distance between City E and City F can be calculated by considering the difference in latitude degrees and the circumference of the Earth. The Earth's circumference is approximately 2π * 6400 km. Since each degree of latitude is roughly equal to 111 km (the circumference of the Earth divided by 360), the distance between two points on the same meridian can be calculated as the difference in their latitudes times 111 km. City E is at 35° N and City F is at 44° S, making a total difference of 79° (35 + 44). Therefore, the distance is 79 * 111 km = 8769 km. However, since the question asks for the answer rounded to the nearest kilometer and none of the provided options exactly match this calculation, the closest option is A) 8824 km, indicating a slight approximation or rounding in the calculation process.

Assume That the Cities Lie on the Same North-South Line