Which of these statements is NOT true of the great circle?

  • A The equator is a great circle
  • B The great circle is the largest circle one can draw on a sphere
  • C The great circle is the path of the shortest distance over the earth's surface between two points
  • D Each meridian is a great circle
  • E All great circles bisect the earth
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The correct answer is B. The great circle is the largest circle one can draw on a sphere

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