The angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface measured in degrees from the...

JAMB 2024

The angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface measured in degrees from the centre of the Earth east or west of the Greenwich Meridian is known as

A. orbit
B. latitude
C. axis
D. longitude

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Longitude is the angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface measured in degrees from the center of the Earth east or west of the Greenwich Meridian.

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