WAEC Geography 2023 Objective — Question 22
Question 22 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The distance between town A located on latitude 30°S and town B located on latitude 30° N is
- A. 3330 km
- B. 6660 kmCorrect
- C. 9000 km
- D. 9770 km
Explanation
A is at 30°S, B is at 30°N. The difference in latitude between A and B = (30+30)° = 60°. Since 1° = 111 km, 60° = (60×111) km = 6660 km.
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