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6. Looking at a globe, identify the general direction (0 w....) to go between these two cities in the shortest distance along a Great Circle. N, 90 E, 180-S, 270 a. New York to Moscow b. Los Angeles to Perth, Western Australia c. Chicago to New Delhi, India

Solution

1. New youk to Moscow - shortest distance will be in 90=E in east direction

2. Los Angeles to Perth, western Australia - shortest distance will be in south west direction. It will be in middle of 180=S, 270=W

3. Chicago to New Delhi, India - shortest distance will be in 90=E in east direction