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The Great Circle represents the ___________ distance between any two points on a sphere.

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shortest
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longest
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impermanent
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circuitous
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Solution

The correct option is A shortest
The Great Circle represents the shortest distance between any two points on a sphere. A great circle of the earth is the preferred route taken by a ship or aircraft.

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