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प्रश्न
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer? Also, give its characteristics.
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उत्तर
The Latitude of the Tropic of Cancer is 23 1°/2 North. Here the rays of the sun fall vertically at noon on June 21.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which is the longest line of latitude?
Why are the letters N or S added to latitude values?
What will be the duration of daylight on March 21st at 23°30'N and 66°30'S latitudes? Give reason.
Explain why there is no higher latitude other than 90° N and 90° S.
What are parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude?
How much is the angular distance between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?
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. |
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
What are the significant lines of latitude? Explain the zones found between them.
Name the following:
66½°N
