How are latitudes useful in our daily life??

LATITUDE

Latitude lines, also known as parallels, run horizontally around the Earth and are measured in degrees north or south of the equator (0 degrees latitude). The equator itself is at 0 degrees latitude, and the North Pole is at 90 degrees north latitude, while the South Pole is at 90 degrees south latitude.                       

Some Important Latitudes

? 0° N and S – 231?2°N and

S lines of latitudes are

Called – Low latitudes also known as Torrid Zone

? 23 1?2° N and S – 66 1?2° N and

S lines of latitudes are called –

Middle Latitudes also known as Temperate Zone

? 66 1?2° N and S – 90° N and S

Lines of latitudes are called –High Latitudes also known as Frigid Zone                             

Uses of Latitude:

Locating positions on a map or GPS device: Latitude helps determine the north-south position of a place.

Navigation: Latitude is essential for navigation, especially for determining distances and travel directions.

Climate and weather: Latitude plays a significant role in determining a region's climate and weather patterns.

Astronomy and Timekeeping: Latitude and longitude are used to define time zones, which are approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide. Astronomers use them to locate celestial objects in the night sky.

Research and Science: In scientific research, latitude and longitude play a critical role in recording the location of research sites, such as ecological studies, climate research, and geology.

Do You Know

The Equator is the longest of all lines of latitude. Hence, it is also known as ‘‘The Great Circle’’.