Question

One degree of latitude on the earth's surface is equal to:

A. 1 nautical mile

B. 1/60 nautical mile

C. 6 nautical miles

D. 60 nautical miles

Answer 1

d. 60 nautical miles

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

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1 minute of latitude is equal to 1 nautical mile.

Just like an hour of time, there are 60 minutes in a degree of latitude.

Therefore, there are 60 nautical miles in each degree.