Geography · Cartography
Identify the statements that accurately describe the characteristics and navigational significance of a Rhumb Line: 1. A Rhumb Line crosses all meridians at the same angle. 2. On a Mercator projection, a Rhumb Line appears as a curved path. 3. Rhumb Line navigation is preferred over great circle routes for long-distance air travel. 4. All Rhumb Lines except the equator and meridians spiral toward the poles on a globe.
- 11 & 2 only
- 21, 3 & 4 only
- 32 & 3 only
- 41 & 4 only✓
Correct answer
1 & 4 only
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