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What is the Struve Geodetic Arc, some of whose points are also in Latvia?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kas ir Struves ģeodēziskais loks, kura punkti atrodas arī Latvijā?

  1. aA line of medieval hill forts along the DaugavaViduslaiku pilskalnu virkne gar Daugavu
  2. bAn ancient trade route from the sea to the southSens tirdzniecības ceļš no jūras uz dienvidiem
  3. cA chain of survey points for determining the shape of the EarthMērījumu punktu ķēde Zemes formas noteikšanaiCorrect answer

Why?

The Struve Geodetic Arc is a 19th-century chain of survey points used to determine the shape and size of the Earth. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and some of its points are in Latvia.

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