Geographic coordinates (latitude): The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to which reference plane? Recall how latitude is measured from Earth’s center to the surface point. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAxis of Earth
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BNorth Pole
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CSouth Pole
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DEquator
Answer
Correct Answer: Equator
Explanation
Concept/ApproachLatitude is the angle between the equatorial plane and the line from Earth’s center to the location. Thus it is measured relative to the plane of the equator.
Final AnswerEquator