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प्रश्न
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
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उत्तर
The Equator is the parallel of zero degree latitude. It is an imaginary circle round the Earth bisecting it into halves i.e. Northern * Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. It serves as a reference line for the location of different places on the earth.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the latitude of North Pole? Also, give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer? Also, give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
What is the relationship of seasons between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Tick the correct answer.
The Antarctic Circle is located in
Parallels and meridians are imaginary lines.
The latitudinal extent between 1° line of latitude on Earth is ______.
Name the following:
0° latitude.
Name the following:
23½°S
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.
