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The latitude of the upper vertex of a great circle is 36°N. What is the latitude of the lower vertex?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 36°S.
The latitude of the lower vertex of a great circle is the same as the latitude of the upper vertex, but with the opposite sign. Since the latitude of the upper vertex is 36°N, the latitude of the lower vertex must be 36°S.
The other options are incorrect:
A) Cannot be determined from the information given - this is incorrect, as the latitude of the lower vertex can be determined from the latitude of the upper vertex.
C) 0° - this is incorrect, as the lower vertex must have the same absolute value of latitude as the upper vertex.
D) 36°N - this is incorrect, as the lower vertex must have the opposite sign from the upper vertex.
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