Name the four hemispheres of the Earth.

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Concept of Latitudes

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अध्याय 2.2: Globe - Exercise [पृष्ठ १८५]

अध्याय 2.2 Globe
Exercise | Q VIII. 5. | पृष्ठ १८५

What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer? Also, give its characteristics.

“Lines of latitude are called parallels of latitude” Why?

All parallels of latitude converge at the equator.

Choose the odd one.

The regions on Earth between North & South lines of latitude (66 ½°) and poles (90°) is called Frigid Zone.

The latitudinal extent between 1° line of latitude on Earth is ______.

The Sun’s rays ______ equally on all parts of the earth.

Name the following:

66½°S

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.