Longitude and latitude — KCSE Mathematics
KCSE Mathematics · 95 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives
What You'll Learn
Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
Define great and small circles and locate a place on earth using latitude and longitude
Calculate the distance between two points along great and small circles in nautical miles and km
Calculate time in relation to longitudes and speed in knots and km/h
Sample Questions
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State the speed in knots of a ship that travels 240 nautical miles in 12 hours. (2 marks)
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State the time difference in hours between two places at longitudes 30°E and 90°E. (2 marks)
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State the distance in nautical miles from point C at (0°, 60°W) to point D at (30°N, 60°W) along the meridian. (2 marks)
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