Consider the following pairs of points: F: 0°N, 40°W G: 70°N, 60°W
0°N, 20°W 70°N, 40°W
H: 20°S, 130°E J: 30°S, 170°E
20°S, 150°E 30°S, 170°W
Which pair is closest together?
A) J
B) F
C) G
D) H
E) All are the same distance apart.

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The pair G (70°N, 60°W and 70°N, 40°W) is closest together because they are on the same latitude, making the distance between them purely longitudinal, which is shorter at higher latitudes.

Consider the Following Pairs of Points: F: 0°N, 40°W G