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What is the purpose of a grid on a map or globe?
What is the purpose of a grid on a map or globe?
- To measure the distance between the Equator and the Poles
- To locate places on a map or globe with precision (correct)
- To mark the rotation of the Earth on its axis
- To indicate the exact point of the North Pole and South Pole
How do meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude help in locating points on Earth?
How do meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude help in locating points on Earth?
- By indicating the exact distance from the Equator
- By measuring the circumference of the Earth
- By providing a uniform basis for all countries
- By avoiding confusion in locating points (correct)
What are the lines drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole called?
What are the lines drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole called?
- Parallels of latitude
- Equator lines
- Meridians of longitude (correct)
- Prime meridians
Why is it not possible to indicate the exact point for marking the grid on a spherical globe?
Why is it not possible to indicate the exact point for marking the grid on a spherical globe?
What is the purpose of meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
What is the purpose of meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
Why are the meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude called imaginary reference lines?
Why are the meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude called imaginary reference lines?
What is the significance of the Equator in relation to the Earth's grid?
What is the significance of the Equator in relation to the Earth's grid?
What would be the consequence of not having a grid system with meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
What would be the consequence of not having a grid system with meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude on a map or globe?
What is the definition of latitude?
What is the definition of latitude?
If a point is located 30° to the south of the Equator, how would its latitude be expressed?
If a point is located 30° to the south of the Equator, how would its latitude be expressed?
What are the imaginary lines that form a grid of reference lines for locating places on the Earth called?
What are the imaginary lines that form a grid of reference lines for locating places on the Earth called?
Why is it necessary to give the latitude and longitude values of a station to locate it precisely on the Earth?
Why is it necessary to give the latitude and longitude values of a station to locate it precisely on the Earth?
When giving the value of longitude, why should the letter E or W be added to indicate whether the station is in the Eastern or Western Hemisphere?
When giving the value of longitude, why should the letter E or W be added to indicate whether the station is in the Eastern or Western Hemisphere?
What is the name of the line that lies midway between the North Pole and the South Pole?
What is the name of the line that lies midway between the North Pole and the South Pole?
Which of the following lines indicates the angular distance north or south of the Equator?
Which of the following lines indicates the angular distance north or south of the Equator?
What do meridians and parallels intersect at on the Earth's surface?
What do meridians and parallels intersect at on the Earth's surface?
What is the position of Delhi indicated by 28°40'N and 77°14'E in terms of latitude and longitude?
What is the position of Delhi indicated by 28°40'N and 77°14'E in terms of latitude and longitude?
What is the network of parallels of latitudes and meridians of longitudes drawn on a globe or a map called?
What is the network of parallels of latitudes and meridians of longitudes drawn on a globe or a map called?
