Question 4 - 1 Mark Questions - Chapter 2 Class 6 Geography - Latitudes and Longitudes - Geography

Which is the largest parallel on the globe?

Answer:

Answer by Student

• The largest parallel on the globe is the equator .
• It has a length of about 40,075 km and a latitude of 0° .

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

• The largest parallel on the globe is the equator because it is the longest line of latitude, or parallel, that divides the Earth into two equal halves called hemispheres. The equator is also a great circle, which means it has the same center and radius as the Earth.
• The equator has a length of about 40,075 km, which is slightly more than the circumference of the Earth at the poles, which is about 40,008 km. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere, but an ellipsoid that is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. The equator has a radius of about 6,378 km, while the poles have a radius of about 6,357 km.