Why Is the Term  "Arc" Used to Describe Units of Measure

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is the term  "arc" used to describe units of measure for angular distance?

• A) To avoid confusion with the minutes and seconds of time
• B) To describe the arc-shaped distance between the stars
• C) To distinguish the base unit of 10 per degree
• D) To distinguish the difference between northern and southern spheres
• E) To describe the placement of the stars within each hemisphere

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