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Answered by Avinashkumar123
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2(b)  Latitudes and longitudes used for time and distance between an area,to know  the time and distance we are using longitudes and latitudes.

3(c)iii  Yes, Green wich time is also known as Green wich mean time

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Answered by Anonymous
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State the five main lines of latitude.

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Important lines of latitude:

  • the equator (0°)
  • the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° north)
  • the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° south)
  • the Arctic circle (66.5° north)
  • the Antarctic circle (66.5° south)
  • the North Pole (90° north)
  • the South Pole (90° south

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What is the significance of lines of latitude?

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Latitude is an angle (defined below) which ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° (North or South) at the poles. Lines of constant latitude, or parallels, run east–west as circles parallel to the equator. Latitude is used together with longitude to specify the precise location of features on the surface of the Earth...

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Describe the lines of longitude.

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Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian. Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles. These lines are known as meridians. ... The other half, the Western Hemisphere, in degrees west of the prime meridian..

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