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प्रश्न
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
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उत्तर
The face of the earth is divided into various parallel circles with respect to the equator on both sides at different angular distances. These lines are very important to decide the climate and temperature range of any place or region as the temperature goes on decreasing from the equator to polewards.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the relation between Temperature and Latitude of a place?
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer? Also, give its characteristics.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
Using a globe, write down the names of the countries through which the equator passes.
Name the four hemispheres of the Earth.
The regions on Earth between North & South lines of latitude (66 ½°) and poles (90°) is called Frigid Zone.
The latitudinal extent between 1° line of latitude on Earth is ______.
Name the following:
23½°S
Write a note Latitudes.
