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Each degree of latitude and longitude can be further divided into 60 divisions and each division is called a .

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micro second

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second

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minute

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hour

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The correct option is C minute
A degree of latitude or longitude can be broken down into 60 minutes. A minute can be further divided into 60 seconds.

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