SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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How many degrees is the equator?
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0 degrees latitude
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0 degrees longitude
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180 degrees longitude
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90 degrees latitude
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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: -The correct option is D Equator. The latitude at 0 degrees is called the Equator. It is an imaginary line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Detailed explanation-3: -Graphic by Ian Cairns on GitHub 2013. Null Island is an imaginary island located at 0°N 0°E (hence “Null”) in the South Atlantic Ocean. This point is where the Equator meets the Prime Meridian.
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