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What is a meridian write three features of meridian

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Answered by Abhinav2540
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Answer:

The meridian : a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles.

The meridians or lines of longitude have the following characteristics:

 All meridians are of the same length and each one is a semi-circle.

 If any two opposite meridians are taken together, they form a complete circle, which is a great circle.

 The distance between any two meridians is maximum at the Equator, which is about 11 km for one degree of longitude.

  This distance decreases as we go away from the Equator towards the poles.

 All the meridians meet at the poles.

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Answered by smartbrainz
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Meridian and its features of meridian

Explanation:

Meridian is a circle of constant longitude that passes via a specified place on the surface of the Earth and the terrestrial poles

The features of the meridian are

  • Every meridian is semi-circulated and of the same length.
  • When  two opposing meridians are combined together, they would form a circle that is a referred to as great circle..
  • Around 11 kms for 1 degree of longitude is the distance between any two meridians is maximum at the Equator.
  • This gap diminishes as we travel towards the poles from the equator.
  • All the meridians meet at the poles.
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