Question

The latitudinal and longitudibal extends are the same ,but there is a difference in length in kilometer .Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The latitudinal and longitudinal extents of India are the same but there is a difference in length in kilometre because; The longitudes taper at the poles and are not like latitudes, hence the distance reduces between them as one moves towards the poles.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:The longitudes taper at the poles and are not like latitudes, hence the distance reduces between them as one moves towards the poles