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प्रश्न
Explain why there is no higher latitude other than 90° N and 90° S.
उत्तर
Latitude is the angular distance from the plane of the equator. All the surfaces (planes) or circles have a maximum angle of 90° from the plane of the equator. Therefore, the maximum latitude is 90° N in the Northern Hemisphere and 90° S in the Southern Hemisphere.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two characteristics of lines of latitude.
With the help of degrees, name the important lines of latitude.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Lines of latitude carve out the heat zones of the earth.
What is the latitude of Tropic of Capricorn?
State two properties of lines of latitude.
What is the latitude of North Pole? Also, give its characteristics.
Which circle forms the eastern and western hemispheres?
The 23 ½° N line of latitude is called _____________.
Name the following:
23½°N
Give Reasons:
The length of the lines of latitude decreases from the equator.
