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प्रश्न
All parallels of latitude converge at the equator.
पर्याय
Right
Wrong
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उत्तर
The statement is Wrong.
Correct statement: Parallels of the latitude do not converge at any point.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is latitude of North pole and South pole?
What is the latitude of Equator? Also give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
What will be the duration of daylight on March 21st at 23°30'N and 66°30'S latitudes? Give reason.
Mid-days Sun can be seen overhead in Chennai twice a year, but not even once in Delhi. Why?
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 regions on Earth between North & South lines of latitude (66 ½°) and poles (90°) is called Frigid Zone.
The region from the Equator towards the Tropic of Cancer is known as ______.
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.
The Sun’s rays fall vertically in this region ______.
