Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
How many lines of latitude are there?
लघु उत्तरीय
Advertisements
उत्तर
By counting each whole degree of latitude from the equator to the North and South Poles, we get a total of 181 lines.
- Northern Hemisphere: 90 lines (from 1°N to 90°N).
- Southern Hemisphere: 90 lines (from 1°S to 90°S).
- Equator: The starting line at 0° latitude
90 + + 90 + 1 = 181
shaalaa.com
Concept of Latitudes
क्या इस प्रश्न या उत्तर में कोई त्रुटि है?
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which is the longest line of latitude?
Why are the letters N or S added to latitude values?
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is ______________.
choose the odd one.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
Name the following:
23½°N
Name the following:
66½°N
High latitudes are there between ______.
