How are Latitudes measured?

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Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees (°).
The Equator is 0° latitude, and latitudes are measured from 0° to 90° North and 0° to 90° South.
It also states that the distance from the Equator to 90° is about one-fourth of Earth’s circumference (≈ 140,000 km).
And it correctly mentions that 1° of latitude ≈ 111 km (or 69 miles).

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Concept of Latitudes

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With the help of a diagram, show the important lines of latitude.

Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.

How many lines of latitude are there?

Which is the longest line of latitude?

Mid-days Sun can be seen overhead in Chennai twice a year, but not even once in Delhi. Why?

Parallels and meridians are imaginary lines.

How much is the angular distance between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth from the West to East are called ____________.

The latitudinal extent between 1° line of latitude on Earth is ______.

Name the following:

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