Navigation PPLbasic
A rhumb line crosses each meridian at a constant angle.
Answer
true
Explanation
A **rhumb line** maintains a constant angle with every meridian, so it represents a constant compass direction in the idealized navigation model. It is generally not the shortest route; that is a great-circle arc. **Key takeaway:** Constant direction identifies a rhumb line. **Glossary:** **Great circle**: the shortest surface path between two points on a sphere.
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