Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 35 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

City X is located at \(34^{\circ}\text{N},\ 118^{\circ}\text{W}\) and City Y at \(40^{\circ}\text{N},\ 73^{\circ}\text{W}\). Assuming the Earth is a sphere with radius \(R = 6371\ \text{km}\), (i) calculate the great‑circle distance between the two cities (in kilometres, rounded to the nearest kilometre), and (ii) determine the initial bearing from City X to City Y (in degrees clockwise from true north, rounded to the nearest degree).

Answer Options

A. 4200 km; 80°
B. 3500 km; 45°
C. 3980 km; 65°
Correct Answer D. 3990 km; 67°
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
3990 km; 67°

About This Question

This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Chat with Support