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प्रश्न
Clearly distinguish Longitude from Lines of Longitude.
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उत्तर
Longitude is the distance of a place from the Prime Meridian while lines of longitude are lines drawn on a map or globe showing the longitude of all the places at the distance from the Prime Meridian. These lines join the north and south poles and cut the Equator at right angles.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Calculate the time at Durban (longitude 30°E) when the time is 7.00 a.m. at New York (75°W).
Calculate the location of a place where the local time is noon when it is 7.30 p.m. at Greenwich.
Into how many time zones, has the world been divided?
How far is it correct to say that local time is the Sun time?
What do you mean by “Meridians or Lines of Longitude”?
What adjustment has to be made when ships cross the International Date Line?
OR
Explain why a day appears to be lost in sailing round the world from east to west and gained when travelling from west to east.
(a) What is the rule of changing the date while crossing the international date line?
(b) What is meant by ‘six-day week’ and ‘eight-day week’?
Why is it 5.30 p.m in India when it is 12.00 noon in London?
Statement I: The lines of latitude on Earth are used to find the location of a place and define the heat zones on Earth.
Statement II: The lines of longitudes on Earth are used to find the location of a place and to calculate time.
Choose the correct option:
What are Western Longitudes?
