Question 1670Navigation General70% to pass
The distance between any two meridians measured along a parallel of latitude _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) decreases with increased latitude.
The distance between any two meridians (lines of longitude) measured along a parallel of latitude (line of latitude) decreases as the latitude increases. This is because the parallels of latitude become smaller in circumference as you move away from the equator towards the poles. Therefore, the distance between any two meridians along a parallel of latitude decreases with increased latitude.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) and B) state the opposite, that the distance increases with latitude, which is incorrect.
C) refers to "DLO" which is not a relevant term in this context.
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