Meridians of Longitude

Q.

What is the importance of longitude

Q.

Name the two important meridians of longitude

Q. Meridians of longitude are _____.

1. rectangles
2. semi-circles
3. ovals
4. squares

Q. An antipode of any location on earth represents the point that is diametrically opposite to it. In this context, where is the antipode of London roughly located?

1. New Zealand
2. Spain
3. Austria
4. Qatar

Q.

Which circle appears as a point on the globe? (a) Equator (b) North / South Pole (c) Prime Meridian

Q.

Which parallels are not circles?

Q. What is the unit used to measure the distance between different meridians of longitude?

1. Kilometers
2. Meters
3. Degrees
4. Kelvin

Q. The distance between Meridians of Longitude is measured in degrees of longitude.

1. True
2. False

Q. Meridians of longitude are denoted by a series of full circles that run through both the poles.

1. False
2. True

Q. Meridians of longitude are _____.

1. rectangles
2. ovals
3. semi-circles
4. squares

Q. Meridians of longitude are _____.

1. semi-circles
2. rectangles
3. squares
4. ovals

Q. Meridians of longitude are denoted by a series of full circles that run through both the poles.

1. False
2. True

Q. An antipode of any location on earth represents the point that is diametrically opposite to it. In this context, where is the antipode of London roughly located?

1. New Zealand
2. Spain
3. Austria
4. Qatar

Q. The easternmost longitude of India passes through which of the following states?

1. Assam
2. Nagaland
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Manipur

Q. The distance between Meridians of Longitude is measured in degrees of longitude.

1. True
2. False

Q. India's Standard Time is based on which Meridian of Longitude?

1. 82.5°E
2. 66.5°E
3. 83.5°E
4. 27°E