what are parallels of latitudes and meridians of longitude
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The parallel circles from the equator to the north and south poles are termed as parallels of latitude. As opposed, the lines of reference, running from the two poles is known as meridians of longitude. ... The parallels of latitude are of unequal length, whereas the meridians of longitude are of equal length.
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parallels:
the parallels of the lines of longitude have following characteristics,
—all parallels are complete circle except 90 degree north and 90 degrees South which are points.
— equator is the largest parallel. the length of the Other parallel decreases when one moves away from the equator towards the poles.
— all parallels are located at the equal distance from each other.
— the distance between any two parallel at the internal of on degree on the surface of the Earth is about 111 kilometre.
— the equator is only the great circle while the others are small circle .
Meridian:
—the Meridian of the line of longitude following characteristics,,
— the length of all Meridian as each one is in semicircle.
— any two opposite Meridian when taken together from the complete circle which is the greatest circle.
— distance between any two Meridian decreases as we go away from the equator towards disposal Meridian medical.
— east of the Prime Meridian to 180 degree east in the Eastern hemisphere where is West Of The Prime Meridian of 18 degree West is the Western hemisphere.
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