The significance of any great circle is that it always
A)connects two points on the surface of a sphere with the shortest distance.
B)follows the same line of latitude.
C)passes through the point where the equator intersects with the Prime Meridian.
D)passes through the North or South Pole.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A great circle is the intersection of a sphere or a spheroid, with a plane that passes through its center. Any two points on a sphere are connected by a great circle, and it represents the shortest distance between them. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not apply to all great circles.

The Significance of Any Great Circle Is That It Always