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प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
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उत्तर
The total circumference of a circle is 360° and the distance between the Equator and the North Pole is one-fourth of the circumference i.e. 90°. So we have 90 latitudes towards the north and 90 towards the south, which are denoted as 90° N and 90° S respectively.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two characteristics of lines of latitude.
With the help of a diagram, show the important lines of latitude.
How many lines of latitude are there?
What is the latitude of Equator? Also give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth from the West to East are called ____________.
Name the four hemispheres of the Earth.
The latitude which divides the Earth into two halves ______.
Name the following:
23½°S
Name the following:
66½°N
