12 Questions
What is the significance of the North Pole in terms of receiving the Sun's rays?
It is where the Sun's rays fall vertically on the Tropic of Cancer.
Which zone does the South Pole fall under in terms of latitude categorization?
Frigid Zone - High Latitudes
How are the latitude categories grouped?
By temperature variations
What is the purpose of dividing the equatorial circle into 360 equal parts?
To measure east-west distances around the world.
What do Meridians of Longitude intersect at right angles?
Equator
What term is commonly used instead of 'Lines of Longitude'?
'Meridians of Longitude'
Which parallel of latitude marks the Northernmost limit of overhead Sun?
Tropic of Cancer
What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?
It marks the Southernmost limit of overhead Sun
Why is the Equator considered the most important parallel of latitude?
It divides the earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Which parallel of latitude experiences 24 hours of daylight on 22nd December?
Antarctic Circle
What happens on the Arctic Circle on 21st June?
24 hours daylight
Why are both the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle considered important parallels of latitude?
They are where 24 hours daylight occurs on specific dates
Study Notes
Sun's Rays and Latitude
- The North Pole receives the Sun's rays at a 90-degree angle, resulting in the most direct sunlight.
- The South Pole falls under the Antarctic Circle, categorized as a polar zone (latitudes 66.5° - 90°).
Latitude Categories
- Latitude categories are grouped into three zones: equatorial (0° - 23.5°), temperate (23.5° - 66.5°), and polar (66.5° - 90°).
Longitude and Meridians
- The purpose of dividing the equatorial circle into 360 equal parts is to create degrees of longitude.
- Meridians of Longitude intersect at right angles with the Equator.
- Meridians of Longitude are also commonly referred to as "Lines of Longitude".
Important Parallels of Latitude
- The Arctic Circle (66.5° N) marks the Northernmost limit of overhead Sun.
- The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S) is significant as it marks the Southernmost limit of overhead Sun.
- The Equator (0°) is considered the most important parallel of latitude, as it divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The Antarctic Circle (66.5° S) experiences 24 hours of daylight on 22nd December.
- On 21st June, the Arctic Circle experiences 24 hours of daylight.
Importance of Arctic and Antarctic Circles
- Both the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle are considered important parallels of latitude because they mark the boundaries of the polar zones and are used to define the regions of extreme daylight and darkness.
Test your knowledge on important parallels of latitude and their significance. From the Equator to the Tropic of Cancer, explore key lines of latitude around the globe.
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