Question

Write a short note on parallels of Latitude.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define Latitudes (1M)
• Mention its Features(4M)

Solution:

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