EASA NAV(A)basic
A great circle has its centre at the centre of the Earth.
Answer
true
Explanation
A great circle is formed where a plane passing through Earth's centre intersects the Earth's surface. Its arcs provide the shortest surface path between two points, although that route may not maintain a constant direction. **Key takeaway:** Great circles pass through Earth's centre.\n\n**Glossary:** **Great circle**: a circle on Earth whose plane passes through Earth's centre.
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