GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The angular distance north or south from the equator is called:
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Reference point
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Grid
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Longitude
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Latitude
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around Earth east-west, parallel to the Equator. These lines are known as parallels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Longitude is related to latitude, the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. Lines of latitude are called parallels. Maps are often marked with parallels and meridians, creating a grid. The point in the grid where parallels and meridians intersect is called a coordinate.
Detailed explanation-3: -Angle between the equator and North Pole is 90°.
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