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Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?

  • A

    A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle.

  • B

    The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center.

  • C

    The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line.

  • D

    A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the equator with a 45° angle.

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Rhumb Line is a line represented at the surface of the earth which cuts all the Meridians at the same angle.

All parallels, including the equator, are rhumb lines, since they cross all meridians at 90°. Additionally, all meridians are rhumb lines, in addition to being great circles.

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