Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Why are the letters N or S added to latitude values?
One Line Answer
Advertisements
Solution
The latitudes in Northern Hemisphere are marked N while the latitude in Southern Hemisphere marked S.
shaalaa.com
Concept of Latitudes
Is there an error in this question or solution?
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention two characteristics of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of Tropic of Cancer?
Which is the longest line of latitude?
What do you mean by the Latitude of place?
What is the latitude of Arctic Circle? Also, give its characteristics.
Name the five important parallels of latitude.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
Name the four hemispheres of the Earth.
What are the significant lines of latitude? Explain the zones found between them.
Name the following:
23½°N
