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The latitude of meridians is equal at all locations.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A small-scale map portrays a large area in more generalized terms.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False
RATIONALE: The equator, which circles the globe east and west midway between the poles, has a latitude of 0 degrees. All other latitudinal lines are parallel to the equator and to each other, which is why they are called parallels. Every point on a parallel has the same latitude.

Answer to Question 2

True



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