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प्रश्न
“Lines of latitude are called parallels of latitude” Why?
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उत्तर
Lines of latitudes join the places of the same latitude. These are circles drawn around the earth, parallel to the equator. Therefore, these are called parallels of latitude.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
How many lines of latitude are there?
What is the latitude of the equator?
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
What do you mean by the Latitude of place?
Explain why there is no higher latitude other than 90° N and 90° S.
Using a globe, write down the names of the countries through which the equator passes.
Name the following:
23½°S
Name the following:
23½°N
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.
