Question
On the surface of the Earth, it is approximately 6,200 miles to the North or South pole. How many miles is it between two parallels 5 degrees apart?
Answers
Ms. Sue
It's 180 degrees latitude between the Poles.
6200 / 180 = 34.44 miles in each degree.
34.44 * 5 = ?
6200 / 180 = 34.44 miles in each degree.
34.44 * 5 = ?
Meghan
Thank you very much!!
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
Chloe
It is 68.88888889 because there are ONLY 90 degrees of latitude between each pole. So, 6200/90=68.8888889.
Chloe M 5811
It is 68.88888889 because there are ONLY 90 degrees of latitude between each pole. So, 6200/90=68.8888889.
=) Hope it was helpful!
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