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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following
The speed of the rotation of the earth is greater at the Equator than at the Arctic Circle.
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उत्तर
As every part of the earth takes a frill round within 24 hours, the equator being the largest circle of latitude 0°, the speed is greatest at the equator due to crossing the maximum distance per hour. i.e. it is 1660 km per hour, while it decreases to 0° at poles.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is a geographic grid?
Name the two hemispheres of the earth made by the Equator.
Name the thermal zones of the earth.
How can the general climate of an area be described with the help of the lines of latitudes?
Give a reason for the following:
A globe is the most popular model of the earth.
Mention one effect of seasons in low and high latitudes.
Name the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
When does the summer solstice occur ?
Give reasons for the following :
Twilight is of longer duration in higher latitudes than at Equator.
Give reasons for the following :
The duration of day and night is equal everywhere in the world on 21st March
