Geography · Cartography and Navigation
Which of the following best describes a 'Great Circle Route'?
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- 1A maritime route that strictly parallels the equator to avoid severe weather conditions.
- 2The longest possible navigational path around the Earth passing through both geographic poles.
- 3A route that follows lines of constant compass bearing, crossing all meridians at the same angle.
- 4The shortest distance between any two points on the Earth's surface along the arc of a great circle.✓
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The shortest distance between any two points on the Earth's surface along the arc of a great circle.
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