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The distance travelled from one longitude to the next at the Equator is ______. - Geography

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The distance travelled from one longitude to the next at the Equator is ______.

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  • 111 km

  • 123 km

  • 100 km

  • 120 km

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Solution

The distance travelled from one longitude to the next at the Equator is 111 km.

Explanation:

Meridians converge at poles and are farthest apart at the Equator, where one degree of longitude corresponds to approximately 111 km distance.

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