Question

1. The shape of the earth is like a sphere. _________
2. The equator is the largest circle which can be drawn on a globe. ________
3. The Prime Meridian is the longest meridian on a globe. _________
4. The number of parallels and meridians are the same on the globe. _________

Answer 1

1) This statement is true
Explanation: The shape of the Earth is like a sphere, but it is not a perfect sphere, as it is slightly flattened at the poles and has a bulge at the Equator.

2) This statement is true
Explanation: The equator is the largest circle that can be drawn on the globe. This is because the equatorial diameter of the Earth is the largest.

3) This statement is false
Explanation: The Prime Meridian is not the longest meridian on the globe. All meridians are of the same length.

4) This statement is false
Explanation: There are 181 parallels and 360 meridians on the Earth.