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प्रश्न
Name the five important parallels of latitude.
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उत्तर
(a) The Equator is the starting line for all the parallels. It is a zero degrees parallel.
(b) Tropic of Cancer – 23 1/2° North parallel.
(c) Tropic of Capricorn – 23 1/2° South parallel.
(d) Arctic circle – 66 1/2° North parallel.
(e) Antarctic circle – 66 1/2° South parallel.
संबंधित प्रश्न
With the help of a diagram, show the important lines of latitude.
Give a geographical reason for lines of latitude carve out the heat zones of the earth.
Why are the letters N or S added to latitude values?
What is meant by “the Parallels of Latitude?
Using a globe, write down the names of the countries through which the equator passes.
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 23 ½° N line of latitude is called _____________.
The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is ______________.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth from the West to East are called ____________.
Name the following:
23½°S
