« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is true of the length (as measured in kilometers) of a degree of latitude? ... (Read 38 times)

cherise1989

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following is true of the length (as measured in kilometers) of a degree of latitude?
 
  A) It is mostly constant at all latitudes.
  B) It is longer near the equator than near the poles.
  C) It is shorter near the equator than near the poles.
  D) It is shorter near the prime meridian than near the international dateline.

Question 2

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is
 
  A) the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  B) established 24 standard meridians around the globe at equal intervals from the prime meridian.
  C) replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and became the legal reference for official time in all countries.
  D) two-hours ahead of Zulu time, indicating the single moment when all locations on the planet are on the same calendar day.
Elemental Geosystems ¦ Christopherson ¦ 7th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


CAPTAINAMERICA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

True Forget-Me-Not True Forget-Me-Not
What degree of certainty? What degree of certainty?
The lifetime risk for schizophrenia varies with the degree of relationship to an affected individual The lifetime risk for schizophrenia varies with the degree of relationship to an affected individual
Experiments showing that long- or short-day plants flower in response to night length. Each horizont Experiments showing that long- or short-day plants flower in response to night length. Each horizont
Corolla length in tobacco Corolla length in tobacco
Video: Calvin Cycle Explained!

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library