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The latitude (θ) of a point on the Earth's surface is defined as the angle made by the radius vector of that point with the:

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The latitude (θ) of a point on the Earth's surface is defined as the angle made by the radius vector of that point with the:

Options

  • Tangent to the surface

  • Equatorial plane

  • Axis of rotation

  • Prime Meridian

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Solution

Equatorial plane

Explanation:

Latitude is the angle between the radius vector to the point and the plane of the Earth's equator.

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