Question

the shortest route on the earth's surface is along the ____circle​

Answer 1

Answer:

great Circle

Explanation:

Planes travel along the true shortest route in 3-dimensional space. This route is called a geodesic or great circle. While map projections distort these routes confusing passengers, the great circle path is the shortest path between two far locations. This is why pilots fly polar routes saving time and distance.

Answer 2

Answer:

great circle route.

Explanation:

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