Question

Q. With reference to lines of longitude, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Longitude is an angular distance, measured in degrees along the equator east or west of the Prime (or First) Meridian. Unlike the parallels of latitude which are circles, the meridians of longitude are semicircles that converge at the poles
• Statement 2 is correct: The longitudes intersect the equator at right angles. Unlike the parallels of latitude, they are all equal in length.