Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
1.5k views
in Geography by (144k points)

Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to lines of latitude? 

1. They are concentric circles numbered from 0° to 90°. 

2. They are circles on a globe which are parallel to the Equator and which are to the North and South of the Equator. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1 Answer

0 votes
by (138k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

(c) The latitude of a place defined as the arc, measured in degree, north or south of the meridian between the place and the equator. The equator is given the value of 0º. The latitudes thus range from 0º at the equator to 90° north or south at the poles.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...