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Which parallel of latitude is also a great circle?
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Answer
- B The equator
Explanation
A great circle is a circle on the earth's surface whose plane passes through the centre of the earth, such as every meridian. Among the parallels of latitude, only the equator meets this condition. The shortest route between two places always lies on a great circle.