A degree of longitude at the equator is roughly________ in length. A degree of longitude at the poles is ________ in length
A) 111 km; 111 km
B) 0 km; 111 km
C) 111 km; 0 km
D) 0 km; 56 km
E) 56 km; 0 km

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the equator, a degree of longitude is approximately 111 km in length due to the circumference of the Earth being largest at the equator. However, at the poles, the degree of longitude lines converge to a point, making the length 0 km. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

A Degree of Longitude at the Equator Is Roughly________ in Length