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  1. Which of the following statements is correct ?
    1. All meridians are of the same length
    2. All latitudes are of the same length
    3. The Prime Meridian is the longest meridian
    4. The Equator is the longest latitude

    2. A.

     1 and 2
    B.

     2 and 3
    C.

     3 and 4
    D.

     1 and 4

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    All meridians are of equal length; each is one-half the length of the equator. All meridians converge at the poles and are true north-south lines. The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude, which means it is located at the circunference of Earth. Earth is shaped like a sphere, and the circumference of a sphere is the longest distance around any part of the sphere. Therefore, this makes the equator the longest line of latitude.

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