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प्रश्न
“Lines of latitude are called parallels of latitude” Why?
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उत्तर
Lines of latitudes join the places of the same latitude. These are circles drawn around the earth, parallel to the equator. Therefore, these are called parallels of latitude.

संबंधित प्रश्न
Which is the longest line of latitude?
What is latitude of North pole and South pole?
State two properties of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
Name the five important parallels of latitude.
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The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
Name the following:
66½°N
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Give Reasons:
The region from the Equator towards the Tropic of Cancer (23‘/2°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23!4°S) is called Torrid Zone.
