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A great circle is:

A

Any circle on the Earth's surface

B

A line of constant latitude

C

A circle whose plane passes through the center of the Earth

D

A spiral path on the Earth

C

A circle whose plane passes through the center of the Earth✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

A great circle is any circle on the Earth's surface whose center coincides with the center of the Earth; it represents the shortest distance between two points.

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