Does one meridian alone form a complete great circle?
Correct answer: D. No; it forms one with its opposite meridian
- A. Yes, except at the poles
- B. No; meridians are not circles
- C. Yes, always
- D. No; it forms one with its opposite meridian
Explanation
A meridian is half a great circle; paired with its opposite (e.g. 0° and 180°) it completes one.
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