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प्रश्न
What are the Great Circle Routes?
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उत्तर १
The Great Circle Routes follow the great circles i. e. the perimeters of the earth, which cover the shortest distances between any two places in spite of the zigzag routes along the surface of the earth. These circles are beneficial for following the shortest distances between any two places and help in saving the time. i. e. the shortest routes are covered in the minimum time span.
उत्तर २
Great Circle Routes are the shortest paths between two points on the Earth's surface. These routes follow the curvature of the Earth along the circumference of a great circle, which is any circle formed by a plane passing through the Earth's center. Great circle routes are important for navigation, as they provide the most direct route between distant locations, such as across oceans or continents. They are commonly used in air travel and shipping, as they help reduce travel time and fuel consumption.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the longitudinal value in degrees of Indian Standard Meridian.
Give a reason for the lines of longitude are also called Meridians of longitude.
A cricket match was to be held at Birmingham at 9 a.m. local time. The position of Birmingham is 5° W. Calculate the time the viewers have to tune their television in Sydney 151°E.
Give a reason for the following :
The opposite meridians of longitude form a Great Circle.
Give a reason for the following :
The distance between two consecutive meridians is equal to about 111 kilometers only at the equator.
What do you mean by “Meridians or Lines of Longitude”?
What adjustment has to be made when ships cross the International Date Line?
OR
Explain why a day appears to be lost in sailing round the world from east to west and gained when travelling from west to east.
A ship crossing international dateline at mid-night on Wednesday Eastwards, find that it is mid-night Tuesday on the American side. Why?
Fill in the blanks.
The Standard Meridian of India is ____________________.
The lines of longitude converge at the ______.
