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प्रश्न
What are lines of latitude and longitude?
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उत्तर
- The imaginary lines that run east and west direction on the Earth are called lines or parallels of latitude
- The imaginary lines drawn vertically connecting the North pole and the south pole is called lines or meridians of longitude.
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Concept of Longitudes
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पाठ 2.2: Globe - Exercise [पृष्ठ १८५]
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Give a reason for the lines of longitude are also called Meridians of longitude.
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Why are there 180 parallels of latitude?
What is the difference between Prime Meridian and other meridians of longitude?
Tick the correct answer.
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Russia extends over ______ time zones.
How many times would the sun pass overhead a line of longitude?
