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Question

The shortest distance between two places on the globe is along:

  1. 45° N. Lat
  2. 45° S. Lat
  3. Prime Meridian
  4. International Date Line

Answer:

Option C: Prime Meridian

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Prime Meridian”.

The shortest distance between two places on the globe is along the Prime Meridian.

A great circle is the shortest distance between two points on a sphere. The Prime Meridian is a great circle.