Question

The length of the latitudes gradually decrease from to the poles. why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The length of latitude slowly decreases towards the poles due to the rotation of the earth because as the earth rotates a centrifugal force is generated which causes change in its shape that makes it oblate spheroid. Note: Latitude lines are extensive circles, with the middle at 0° and the pole at 90°.

Answer 2

Answer:

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The length of latitude slowly decreases towards the poles due to the rotation of the earth because as the earth rotates a centrifugal force is generated which causes change in its shape that makes it oblate spheroid. Note: Latitude lines are extensive circles, with the middle at 0° and the pole at 90°.