On a globe, locate Tokyo, Seattle, and Honolulu. Connect these cities with the shortest paths to form a triangle. Next, use a protractor to measure the angles. What is their sum?
A) less than 180°
B) greater than 180°
C) 180°

Question

On a globe, locate Tokyo, Seattle, and Honolulu. Connect these cities with the shortest paths to form a triangle. Next, use a protractor to measure the angles. What is their sum? ​
A) less than 180°
B) greater than 180°
C) 180°

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On a globe, the shortest path between two points is along a great circle. The triangle formed by connecting Tokyo, Seattle, and Honolulu with great circle paths will have a sum of angles greater than 180°, as it is a spherical triangle.

On a Globe, Locate Tokyo, Seattle, and Honolulu