answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters.

In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters along the equator, and

it shrinks steadily to zero at the poles. In general, it's 30.8 meters multiplied by

the cosine of the latitude where it's being measured.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How far is a geographic second?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How far is a geographic minute?

around 5000 feet


How far is geographic second?

In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters. In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters along the equator, and it shrinks steadily to zero at the poles. In general, it's 30.8 meters multiplied by the cosine of the latitude where it's being measured.


How far is the magnetic south pole from the geographic south pole?

42 degress right


How far is earths magnetic axis tilted from its geographic axis?

The Earth's magnetic field is tilted about 11.5 degrees from the Earth's axis of rotation (i.e. its geographic axis).


The use of the geographic terms near east and far east reflects?

a European view of the world


What education logo is two words first starting with N second G?

national geographic?


When Hannibal decided to attack Rome from the north during the Second Punic War he was slowed by what geographic feature?

The Alps.


Is the National Geographic society in gaithersburg MD?

No, the National Geographic Society is headquartered in Washington D.C., not Gaithersburg, MD. They are known for their magazines, television channels, and other media related to science, exploration, and culture.


Phases in the development of geographic thoughts?

The four phases of geographic development are: environmental determinism, regional geography, the quantitative revolution, and critical geography. This development started in the second half of the 19th century until the 20th century.


How far along is Jamie Lynn Spears with her second baby?

she does not have a second baby


Where can one read National Geographic books?

There is a collectors forum on the National Geographic Magazine website that contains links to dealers. Alternatively one might find old copies in second hand and thrift stores. If it is a recent back issue they can be ordered from the website.


How far is the second intercostal from the clavicle?

about an inch