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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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Concept of Latitudes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
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What is the latitude of Equator? Also give its characteristics.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
How much is the angular distance between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?
The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is ______________.
What are the significant lines of latitude? Explain the zones found between them.
The Sun’s rays ______ equally on all parts of the earth.
How many parallels are found on the Earth?
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.
