APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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ISBN: 9781533902405
Author: Tarbuck
Publisher: Hayden-McNeil Publishing
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Chapter 23.6B, Problem 1A
Summary Introduction

a.

To determine:

The great circle distance (in degrees) from Memphis to Tokyo.

Introduction:

Globe and string method involves a string to measure the distance between two points and then calculate the distance in degrees by putting string along the equator.

Summary Introduction

b.

To determine:

The great circle distance (in miles or kilometers) from Memphis to Tokyo.

Introduction:

The total distance between two points can be calculated by multiplying the angular distance between points with 69 miles or 111 kilometers.

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