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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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