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प्रश्न
What is meant by “the Parallels of Latitude?
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उत्तर
If you examine a globe or map, you will see two sets of lines drawn across it. One set of lines runs north and south of Equator and Parallel to it. These lines are called Parallels of a Latitude. The total number of such lines, if drawn at a distance of one degree, from one another is 180 : 90 North of the equator and 90 South of the equator.
संबंधित प्रश्न
With the help of a diagram, show the important lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of the equator?
How are Latitudes measured?
State two properties of lines of latitude.
Mid-days Sun can be seen overhead in Chennai twice a year, but not even once in Delhi. Why?
All parallels of latitude converge at the equator.
The 23 ½° N line of latitude is called _____________.
Choose the odd one.
Name the following:
66½°S
Write a note Latitudes.
