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Why does 10 degrees of latitude have a different distance at the equator than at the poles?

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Answered by Ms. Sue
All lines of latitude come together at the poles.

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/articles/mapping/a_latlong.html

Answered by Anonymous
I have another question if its alright to ask. why does the distance of 10 degrees of longitude decrease as you go from the equator to the pole? is it the same reason?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, it's the same reason.

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Answered by Anonymous
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