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The International Boundary between 'United States of America? and 'Canada' is often referred to as

A)  23rd Parallel                 

B)  49th Parallel

C)  45th Parallel                 

D)  31st Parallel

E)  37th Parallel

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

 The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel Hue of latitude at                                                                                   . This international border was specified in the Anglo-American Convention of 1818 and the Oregon Treaty of 1846.