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प्रश्न
What are parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude?
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उत्तर
Parallels of latitudes. All of the imaginary circles parallel to the Equator are called parallels of latitudes. These circles have varying centres and all these central points lie on the same line: the axis of the earth. Meridians of longitudes. All of the imaginary circles perpendicular to the Equator are called meridians of longitudes. These circles have the same centre, which is also the centre of the earth.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two characteristics of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer? Also, give its characteristics.
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
Define the Equator. What is its main function?
The 23 ½° N line of latitude is called _____________.
Choose the odd one.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
The regions on Earth between North & South lines of latitude (66 ½°) and poles (90°) is called Frigid Zone.
Tropic of Cancer is Otherwise called as ______.
Give Reasons:
The length of the lines of latitude decreases from the equator.
