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Give Reasons: The length of the lines of latitude decreases from the equator. -

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Give Reasons:

The length of the lines of latitude decreases from the equator.

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  1. Since the Earth is geoid shaped, the length of the lines of latitude decreases from the Equator towards the South and North Poles.
  2. The 90° North and South Poles are not found as lines but as points.
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