Except for N-S courses, and E-W courses on the equator, a great circle track between two points, when compared to a rhumb line track between the same two points, will __________.

A
always be nearer to the equator
B
always be nearer to the elevated pole
C
be nearer to the pole in the Northern Hemisphere and nearer to the equator in the Southern Hemisphere
D
be nearer to the pole or the equator depending on the latitudes of the arrival and departure positions
E