Chapter 23, Problem 3LR

Summary Introduction

a.

To determine:

Whether the statement “The distance measured north or south of the prime meridian is called latitude,” is true or false.

Introduction:

Prime meridian refers to an imaginary line that separates the Earth into western and eastern hemispheres.

Summary Introduction

b.

To determine:

Whether the statement “Pairing any meridian with its opposite meridian on Earth forms a great circle,” is true or false.

Introduction:

A great circle refers to the largest circle that can divide the sphere into 2 equal parts that are known as hemispheres.

Summary Introduction

c.

To determine:

Whether the statement “The equator is the only meridian that is a great circle,” is true or false.

Introduction:

The Equator refers to an imaginary line that divides the Earth into Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere.