Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
Advertisements
उत्तर
The face of the earth is divided into various parallel circles with respect to the equator on both sides at different angular distances. These lines are very important to decide the climate and temperature range of any place or region as the temperature goes on decreasing from the equator to polewards.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the latitude of Tropic of Cancer?
State two properties of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of South Pole? Also, give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
All parallels of latitude converge at the equator.
Parallels and meridians are imaginary lines.
The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is ______________.
The regions on Earth between North & South lines of latitude (66 ½°) and poles (90°) is called Frigid Zone.
Name the following:
0° latitude.
Name the following:
23½°N
