Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What are the Great Circle Routes? State their importance.
उत्तर
The Great Circle Routes follow the great circles i. e. the perimeters of the earth, which cover the shortest distances between any two places in spite of the zigzag routes along the surface of the earth. These circles are beneficial for following the shortest distances between any two places and help in saving the time.
i. e. the shortest routes are covered in the minimum time span.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following:
Diametrically opposite lines of longitude and the Equator are called Great Circles.
With reference to the International Date Line, state the following:
It is meaning and application.
With reference to the International Date Line, state the following:
Give an example of how time lost or gained is computed with reference to this line.
Make a detailed study of finding time with the help of longitudes. Give one practical example.
Give a reason for the following :
Local time is a theoretical reality, while Standard Time is a practical necessity.
What will be local time at Delhi 77° E longitude when it is 3 p.m. at Tokyo 139°E longitude?
What do you mean by local time?
Fill in the blanks.
The 0° Meridian is also known as ____________________.
From the westernmost point to the easternmost point, the local times of India extend over a time difference of ______.
What are Western Longitudes?
