Which of the following latitudes is closer to the earth's axis?
A) 0°N
B) 40°N
C) 60°N
D) 90°N

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90°N is the closest to the earth's axis (also known as the North Pole). The latitude 0°N is the equator and is the farthest away from the axis. Latitudes between the equator and the North Pole decrease in distance from the axis as they increase in degree, so 40°N and 60°N are farther away from the axis than 90°N.

Which of the Following Latitudes Is Closer to the Earth's