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The circles of latitudes go on ______ in size from equator to poles. - Geography

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The circles of latitudes go on ______ in size from equator to poles.

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  • Increasing

  • Remaining constant

  • Decreasing

  • None of these

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Solution

The circles of latitudes go on decreasing in size from equator to poles.

Explanation:

Circles of latitude are largest at the equator and become progressively smaller towards the poles, where they reduce to points. This is because they are parallel to the equator and shrink in circumference away from it.

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Chapter 2: Locating Places on Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 20]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 2 Locating Places on Earth
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 11. | Page 20
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