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Q · LatitudeMedium · 45s
Q₁₇. Which line of latitude is closest to the North Pole?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The North Pole is at 90° N; 89° N is closest.
Final Answer: Option D — 89° N