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प्रश्न
Give a reason for the diametrically opposite lines of longitude and the Equator are called Great Circles.
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उत्तर
Every longitude along with its opposite longitude makes a complete circle around the earth and another complete big circle is the equator; while the latitudes make smaller circles along with the poles to be only points. So the equator and the longitudinal lines around the earth are called the Great Circles.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State with an example how time lost or gained is computed with reference to the International Date Line.
Make a detailed study of finding time with the help of longitudes. Give one practical example.
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Calculate the location of a place where the local time is noon when it is 7.30 p.m. at Greenwich.
What is the rate of change of time per degree of longitude?
Explain how the longitude of a place affects the time.
Give a reason for the following :
A person, travelling from Mumbai to London, alters the time on his watch at several places.
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Statement I: The lines of latitude on Earth are used to find the location of a place and define the heat zones on Earth.
Statement II: The lines of longitudes on Earth are used to find the location of a place and to calculate time.
Choose the correct option:
The lines of longitude converge at the ______.
