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प्रश्न
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. |
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उत्तर
| Characteristics | Parallels of latitude | Meridians of longitude |
| Shape | Each parallel of latitude is circular in shape. | Each meridian of longitude is semi-circular in shape. |
| Size | Size of each parallel is different. | Size of each meridian is the same. |
| Distance | Distance between any two adjacent parallels is the same everywhere on the surface of earth. | Distance between two meridians is larger on the equator and the same decreases towards the Poles. |
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The 23 ½° N line of latitude is called _____________.
choose the odd one.
