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प्रश्न
Using a globe, write down the names of the countries through which the equator passes.
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उत्तर
Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia, and Kiribati are the 13 countries through which the equator passes.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two characteristics of lines of latitude.
Which circle forms the eastern and western hemispheres?
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 imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth from the West to East are called ____________.
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:
0° latitude.
How many parallels are found on the Earth?
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.
