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Which of the following is a great circle?

A

A parallel of latitude at 45°N

B

A rhumb line track of 045°

C

A parallel of latitude at 30°S

D

The equator

D

The equator✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

The equator is the only parallel of latitude that is also a great circle; all other parallels are small circles.

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