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Revision: The Earth: Our Habitat (Geography) >> Globe : Latitudes and Longitudes Social Science Secondary School (English Medium) (5 to 8) Class 6 CBSE

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Definitions [2]

Define latitude.

One of the imaginary circles parallel to the Equator is called latitude.

Define longitude.

Longitude is defined as the angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian. It is measured in degrees, with a total of 360 degrees of longitude drawn around the Earth, each spaced at one-degree intervals. There are 180 degrees of longitude to the east of the Prime Meridian and 180 degrees to the west. 

Concepts [6]

  • Globe
  • Concept of Latitudes
  • Heat Zones of the Earth
  • Concept of Longitudes
  • Longitude and Time
  • Standard Time
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