Parallels of Latitudes

Q.

What is the use of coordinate geometry in daily life?

Q. New Delhi and Cairo are roughly located on the latitude.

1. 30°N
2. 40°N
3. 20°N
4. 45°N

Q. You are presented with the diagram of a globe, with only the equator marked to demarcate the northern and southern hemispheres. Which of the following geometric instruments would you make use of to mark the Parallels of Latitude?

1. Protractor
2. Ruler
3. Compass
4. Divider

Q. What is the 23.5°N latitude called?

1. Tropic of Capricorn
2. Tropic of Cancer
3. Arctic Circle
4. Antarctic Circle

Q. Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines drawn parallel to each other.

1. True
2. False

Q. Each degree is further divided into units of _____.

1. hours
2. seconds
3. minutes
4. metres