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Walking North or South on the Earth Is Defined as Walking

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Walking north or south on the earth is defined as walking along the meridians, and walking east or west is defined as walking along parallels. There are points on the surface of the earth from which it is possible to walk a mile south, then a mile east, then a mile north, and be right back where you started. Find one such point.
Answer The North Pole, The South Pole, or A point on the Equator.


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