Question

Which of these statements about latitudes is FALSE? (1 mark)

(a) All latitudes run parallel to each other.

(b) Latitudes are measured in degrees.

(c) All latitudes are different in size.

(d) Latitudes are also known as meridians.l​

Answer 1

Answer:

(d) is the wrong statement

Explanation:

because meridians is other name for longitudes not latitudes

Answer 2

Answer:

False statement:(d) Latitudes are also known as meridians.

A graticule on the Earth as a sphere or an ellipsoid. The lines from pole to pole are lines of constant longitude, or meridians. The circles parallel to the equator are lines of constant latitude, or parallels. The graticule shows the latitude and longitude of points on the surface. In this example meridians are spaced at 6° intervals and parallels at 4° intervals.