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प्रश्न
State two properties of lines of latitude.
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उत्तर
- The length of the lines of latitudes decreases with distance from the equator.
- All lines of latitude are circles parallel to the equator.
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Concept of Latitudes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a geographical reason for lines of latitude carve out the heat zones of the earth.
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
Explain why there is no higher latitude other than 90° N and 90° S.
Tick the correct answer.
The Antarctic Circle is located in
Which circle forms the eastern and western hemispheres?
Parallels and meridians are imaginary lines.
Complete the following table.
| Characteristics | Parallels of latitude | Meridians of longitude |
| Shape | ||
| Size | Size of each parallel is different. | |
| Distance | Distance between two meridians is larger on the equator and the same decreases towards the Poles. |
Name the following:
23½°S
Give Reasons:
All the places on earth do not have the same amount of temperature.
