The longitude of Calcutta can be detennined with refererice to its distance from
A. | Tropic of Cancer |
B. | Prime Meridian |
C. | North Pole |
D. | Equator |
Option: B Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
In navigating short distances vessels follow compass directions. Such routes are known as
A. | Loxodromes |
B. | Orthodromes |
C. | Compass routes |
D. | Great-circle routes |
Option: A Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
The commen'tary of a boxing championship to be held in New York (7S'W) at S.30 p.m. on Wednesday can be listened to, in Baghdad (45'E) at
A. | 4.30 a.m. on Thursday. |
B. | 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday |
C. | 6.30 p,rn. on Wednesday |
D. | .12.30 a.m. on Thursday |
Option: A Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |