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प्रश्न
Explain why there is no higher latitude other than 90° N and 90° S.
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उत्तर
Latitude is the angular distance from the plane of the equator. All the surfaces (planes) or circles have a maximum angle of 90° from the plane of the equator. Therefore, the maximum latitude is 90° N in the Northern Hemisphere and 90° S in the Southern Hemisphere.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which is the longest line of latitude?
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
How are Latitudes measured?
What is the latitude of South Pole? Also, give its characteristics.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
Name the five important parallels of latitude.
Complete the following table.
| Characteristics | Parallels of latitude | Meridians of longitude |
| Shape | ||
| Size | Size of each parallel is different. | |
| Distance | Distance between two meridians is larger on the equator and the same decreases towards the Poles. |
The North Pole is ______.
choose the odd one.
High latitudes are there between ______.
