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प्रश्न
Clearly distinguish Longitude from Lines of Longitude.
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उत्तर
Longitude is the distance of a place from the Prime Meridian while lines of longitude are lines drawn on a map or globe showing the longitude of all the places at the distance from the Prime Meridian. These lines join the north and south poles and cut the Equator at right angles.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State the longitudinal value in degrees of Indian Standard Meridian.
What is meant by IDL? State its importance.
Give a reason for the lines of longitude are also called Meridians of longitude.
An important programme was to be broadcast from Mumbai at 7.30 p.m. This was heard by some Indian sailors near Ivory Coast in West Africa at 20°W longitude. What was the local time there?
How is the longitude of a place determined?
Give a reason for the following :
When it is noon at Cairo (30°E), the local time in New York (75°W) is 5.00 a.m.
“The degree of longitude decreases in length poleward”. Why?
What are the main characteristics of local time?
Fill in the blanks.
The 0° Meridian is also known as ____________________.
What are lines of latitude and longitude?
