A great circle crosses the equator at 134°E....

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A great circle crosses the equator at 134°E. It will also cross the equator at what other longitude?

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A great circle crosses the equator at 134°E. It will also cross the equator at what other longitude?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relationship between a great circle and the Earth’s center • How many degrees are around a full circle of longitude • How points on the equator are paired on opposite sides of the globe

💭 Think About

• If a great circle passes through one point on the equator, where is the point that is diametrically opposite on the globe? • How many degrees apart are two longitudes that are exactly opposite each other on Earth? • When you move to the opposite side of the globe, what happens to E (East) and W (West) designations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that opposite meridians differ by a specific number of degrees of longitude • Check whether switching from E to W (or vice versa) is required for opposite points on the equator • Verify that the numerical value of longitude is correctly adjusted to be within 0°–180°