Assume That the Cities Lie on the Same North-South Line

question 140

Multiple Choice

Assume that the cities lie on the same north-south line and that the radius of the earth is 6400 km.
-Find the latitude of Winnipeg, Canada if Winnipeg and Austin, TX, 30°N, are 2234 km apart.

• A)70°N
• B)20°N
• C)50°N
• D)60°N

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