Express 1° angular distance in kilometers.

Very Short Answer

As the circumference of the equator is nearly about 40,000 km. So 1° angular distance in km. will be 40,000/360 = 111 km. approximately.

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Chapter 2: Geographic Grid: Latitudes and Longitudes - EXERCISES [Page 27]

Chapter 2 Geographic Grid: Latitudes and Longitudes
EXERCISES | Q II. 5. (ii) | Page 27

Name the two hemispheres of the earth made by the Equator.

Which line is known as the Prime Meridian?

What is the globe? State the importance of a globe.

Which temperature zone receives slanting rays?

Give reasons for the following:
25th of December in New Zealand may be one of the hottest days of the year.

Give a geographical reason for the length of day and night is not equal at all places on the earth.

Distinguish between:

Equinox and Solstice

Give reasons for the following Statement :
The areas, lying on the Equator, have their duration of day-light almost constant throughout the year.

Give reasons for the following statement:
Beyond the tropics, the Sun is never overhead

Give reasons for the following:

Altitude of the Sun varies at a place according to seasons.