Question

See the above figure and answer the following question.

Identify the relationship between length of the Prime Meridian and that of 40° Meridian.

Options

• ≥

• <

• =

• ≤

Answer 1

<

Explanation:

The Prime Meridian and the 40° Meridian are both lines of longitude that extend from the North Pole to the South Pole. While their theoretical lengths are the same, the 40° Meridian is closer to the poles and its projection on a flat map appears shorter than the Prime Meridian at the equator. This is because meridians converge towards the poles, causing the 40° Meridian to have a shorter distance than the Prime Meridian. Thus, the correct answer is (b) <.