Question

Write a short note on parallels of Latitude.

Answer 1

Instructions: (1M)

Define Latitudes

Mention its Features(4M)

Solution:

• Imaginary lines that go from left to right on a globe are called latitudes

• Latitudes are circles

• Latitudes are parallel to one another

• The equator is considered as 0° latitude and is the largest parallel

• The angular distance of other parallels towards north and south goes on increasing away from the equator.