SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the equator is a latitude line
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Equator is the line of 0 degrees latitude. Each parallel measures one degree north or south of the Equator, with 90 degrees north of the Equator and 90 degrees south of the Equator.

Detailed explanation-2: -Latitude and longitude are a system of lines used to describe the location of any place on Earth. Lines of latitude run in an east-west direction across Earth. Lines of longitude run in a north-south direction. Although these are only imaginary lines, they appear on maps and globes as if they actually existed.

Detailed explanation-3: -All latitudes are angular distances measured towards the pole from equator. All longitudes do not join poles. All parallels and Meridians are imaginary lines. Latitudes are used to determine the time of a place.

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