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प्रश्न
What is meant by “the Parallels of Latitude?
उत्तर
If you examine a globe or map, you will see two sets of lines drawn across it. One set of lines runs north and south of Equator and Parallel to it. These lines are called Parallels of a Latitude. The total number of such lines, if drawn at a distance of one degree, from one another is 180 : 90 North of the equator and 90 South of the equator.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following :
There are no latitudes higher than 90°N and 90°S.
State two properties of lines of latitude.
What will be the duration of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere on March 21st at 23°30′ latitude?
Fill in the blanks.
The Arctic Circle is located in the ____________ hemisphere.
choose the odd one.
The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth.
The latitude which divides the Earth into two halves ______.
Name the following:
23½°S
Name the following:
23½°N
The Sun’s rays fall vertically in this region ______.
