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What are the advantages of having parallels and meridians?
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Answer by Student
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Parallels and meridians are
imaginary lines
that divide the Earth into different zones and regions.
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Parallels and meridians help us to
locate any place on the Earth
with accuracy and precision, using coordinates of latitude and longitude.
- Parallels and meridians also help us to study the climate, time zones, seasons, and navigation of different places on the Earth.
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Detailed Answer by Teachoo
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Parallels and meridians are
imaginary lines
that divide the Earth into different zones and regions. They are not visible on the Earth’s surface, but they are drawn on maps and globes to help us understand the Earth’s geography.
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Parallels and meridians help us to
locate any place on the Earth
with accuracy and precision, using coordinates of latitude and longitude. For example, New Delhi, India, has a latitude of 28.6°N and a longitude of 77.2°E, which means it is located 28.6° north of the equator and 77.2° east of the prime meridian.
- Parallels and meridians also help us to study the climate, time zones, seasons, and navigation of different places on the Earth. For example, places near the equator have a hot and wet climate, while places near the poles have a cold and dry climate. Places on the same meridian have the same local time, while places on different meridians have different local times. Navigators use parallels and meridians to find their direction and position on sea or land
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