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The distance between any two latitudes on the earth's surface located at an interval of one degree is about

a. 111 km
b. 111 miles
c. 111 nautical miles
d. 111 m

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Solution

The correct answer is option is (a).

Explanation: The circles drawn parallel to the Equator are known as parallels or latitudes. They are drawn at an interval of one degree, which is equal to 111 kilometres on the Earth's surface.

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