Is one degree of longitude approximately the same ground distance everywhere?
Correct answer: C. No; it is greatest at the Equator and decreases towards the poles
- A. No; it is smallest at the Equator and increases towards the poles
- B. Yes, it is 111 km everywhere
- C. No; it is greatest at the Equator and decreases towards the poles
- D. Yes, except at the poles
Explanation
Meridians converge toward the poles, so a degree of longitude shrinks with latitude.
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