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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.
State two properties of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of South Pole? Also, give its characteristics.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is ______________.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
The Sun’s rays ______ equally on all parts of the earth.
Give Reasons:
All the places on earth do not have the same amount of temperature.
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.
Write a note Latitudes.
