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प्रश्न
Statement I: The lines of latitude on Earth are used to find the location of a place and define the heat zones on Earth.
Statement II: The lines of longitudes on Earth are used to find the location of a place and to calculate time.
Choose the correct option:
विकल्प
Statement I is correct; II is wrong
Statement I is wrong; II correct
Both the statements are correct
Both the statements are wrong
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उत्तर
Both the statements are correct
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct.
Latitude lines help you find places that are north or south of the equator and are also used to set heat zones, such as the Torrid, Temperate, and Frigid zones. - Statement II is also correct.
Longitude lines help you find places that are east or west of the Prime Meridian. They are also used to figure out local time by using the Earth's movement.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the longitudinal value in degrees of Indian Standard Meridian.
With reference to the International Date Line, state the following:
It is meaning and application.
With reference to the International Date Line, state the following:
The important deviations it makes and reasons for the same.
Which meridian is called Prime meridian?
Into how many time zones, has the world been divided?
Why are letters E or W added to longitude values?
What do you mean by local time?
(a) What is the rule of changing the date while crossing the international date line?
(b) What is meant by ‘six-day week’ and ‘eight-day week’?
Russia extends over ______ time zones.
What does the time ‘12 noon’ signify at any place?
