Question

Uldle three main characteristics of parallels of latitudes.
2. Why do we use standard time? Explain with an example from India.​

Answer 1

1. State three main characteristics of parallels of latitudes.

→The latitudes are horizontal imaginary lines that run east and west across the globe.

→hese lines are parallel to each other and are of equal distance to each other and hence are called parallels of latitude.

→The largest latitude is called the equator.

2. India has a vast longitudinal extent. Since many meridians pass through it, it is important to adopt the local time of one central meridian of a country as the standard time for the country. Thus, we need a standard meridian for the country. In India 82 ½ °E longitude determines the standard time.