Question

Describe the lines of latitude, their importance and use

Answer 1

QUESTION :-

Describe about the lines of latitude , their importance and use

ANSWER :-

Latitudes are the imaginary horizontal lines (circles ) that are drawn around the Globe. There are 180 latitudes (not including the equator). Equator (0° latitude) is the biggest of all the latitudes.

● Latitudes divide the globe into three zones. They are :-

■ Tropical zone

■ Temperate zone

■ Frigid zone

☆ Tropical zone :- It extends from equator to the tropics (Tropic of cancer and Tropic of Capricorn). The temperature is hot and evergreen forests are found

☆ Temperate zone :- This extends from the tropics to the circles (Artic circle and Antarctic circle). The temperature is moderate and Decidious forests are found

☆ Frigid zone :- This extends from the circles to the poles (North pole and south pole) . The temperature is cool and No major forests are found

IMPORTANCE :-

● They influence the climate as the latitude increases the temperature decreases

● They help in finding the time.

Answer 2

Answer:

From north to south they are:

(i) Arctic Circle at 66½°N- Marks the northern limit beyond which there can be daylight or darkness for more than 24 hours

(ii)Tropic of Cancer (23½° N) in the Northern Hemisphere. -Marks the northern limit of the overhead rays of the sun

(iii) Equator 00 - Divides the earth in northern & southern hemisphere

(iv)Tropic of Capricorn (23½° S) in the Southern Hemisphere.- Marks the southern limit of the overhead rays of the sun

(v) Antarctic Circle at 66½°S-Marks the southern limit beyond which there can be daylight or darkness for more than 24 hours.