In measuring latitude, one begins at the Poles, which are at zero degrees and 180 degrees, similar to the Equator, only they are drawn at right angles to the Equator itself. Why are there only 90 degrees of latitude but 180 degrees of longitude?
Because all longitudinal lines begin from it, the North Pole has no time zone. From there, every direction one turns is south. Its latitude is 90 degrees north, and all longitudinal lines meet there. The Geographic North Pole is the northernmost point on the planet, where Earth’s axis intersects with its surface. Does Prime Meridian divides the earth into two equal halves? x They are parallel with Earth’s spinning axis. – The shortest parallels are near the poles.
What are the characteristics of parallels? – They are equal distance from each other. What are the characteristics of parallels? Another name for lines of longitude is meridians. Lines of latitude, also called parallels, run in an east and west direction and measure distance north and south of the equator. Parallels are numbered from 0° to 90° east and from 0° to 90° west. Is this statement true or false parallels are numbered from 0 to 90 east and from 0 to 90 West?
- What country is at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude?.
- Which lines are measured in degrees from 0 to 90?.
- What is the most important line of longitude?.
- How is 90 degrees north different from 90 degrees south?.
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Why are there only 90 degrees of latitude but 180 degrees of longitude?.Why there are no latitudes higher than 90 degree north and south?.Which two meridians are on the same line?.Does Prime Meridian divides the earth into two equal halves?.
- What are the characteristics of parallels?.
- Is this statement true or false parallels are numbered from 0 to 90 east and from 0 to 90 West?.
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