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Fascinating, Captain! In order to think this through, our ability at spatial relations
was severely taxed; as soon as we write down our conclusion, we need to go and
lie down:
If lines of constant latitude were parallel to the earth's orbital plane, then the latitude
of your house would oscillate, with a 24-hour period and an amplitude of ±23.5 degrees,
about some average value. Also, the "phase" between 12:00 Noon and the time of
day when your latitude crosses the average value would itself oscillate with a period
of 1 year.
You'd need an Ephemeris the size of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary just to
keep track of your own latitude. The number would change constantly, every
place on earth would need a different book, and latitude wouldn't be nearly
as useful a component as it is now for reporting your position to others, or
navigating your way from where you are to where you want to be.
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This contributor is not at all confident of this conclusion, but must go lie down anyway
on account of the exertion. Alternative conclusions are welcome, but please don't simply
announce that the foregoing is baloney without furnishing a plausible replacement.
Latitude is measured from the equator, which is the plane perpendicular to the Earth's axis of rotation. The Earth's obliquity, or tilt of its axis, causes the angle of sunlight hitting the Earth to change throughout the year, creating seasons. If latitude were parallel to the orbital plane, the angle of sunlight would not vary, and we would not experience seasons.
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What latitude is the tropic of cancer located at?
The Tropic of Cancer is the line that joins all points on the earth whose latitude is 23.5 degrees north.ALL longitudes on earth have a point on the Tropic of Cancer.
What is parallel and latitude Lines?
Lines of latitude are the horizontal lines on a map that stretches from the east to the west. 0 degrees latitude is the equator. A specific latitude is supposed to be combined with a specific longitude to show a precise position on Earth.
Why does a map show that equal amounts of latitude and longitude is not a perfect square?
Latitude lines are parallel to each other and equidistant, while longitude lines converge at the poles. This difference in spacing causes the shape formed by the intersection of latitude and longitude lines to be a rectangle or trapezoid, rather than a perfect square.
Which two latitudes are actually points rather than circles?
The equator (0° latitude) is a point rather than a circle, as it is the line dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The North Pole (90°N latitude) and South Pole (90°S latitude) are also points rather than circles, as they represent the points where the Earth's axis intersects its surface.
What location does NOT use latitude and longitude?
The sky. Astronomers use right ascension and declination as coordinates for locating stars, rather than latitude and longitude.
What latitude is the tropic of cancer located at?
The Tropic of Cancer is the line that joins all points on the earth whose latitude is 23.5 degrees north.ALL longitudes on earth have a point on the Tropic of Cancer.
Which are the shortest parallels of latitude?
The longest parallel of latitude is the equator. As you approach either pole, they get shorter. At either pole itself, they become so short as to become a calculus concept rather than a practical question. _______________________________________________________________________ Seconds
Why is a world map have more distortion?
It doesn't account for the curvature of the world. The latitude and longitude are horizontal and vertical lines parallel to each other rather than intersecting at the poles
What is parallel and latitude Lines?
Lines of latitude are the horizontal lines on a map that stretches from the east to the west. 0 degrees latitude is the equator. A specific latitude is supposed to be combined with a specific longitude to show a precise position on Earth.
Where was korea divided after world war 2?
After the defeat of Japan in 1945, the 38th parallel was chosen to divide the Korean peninsula into two US and Soviet occupied zones. The line dividing North and South Korea is still often referred to as the 38th parallel, but the border is no longer parallel to the equator and rather runs diagonally across the peninsula.
Why does a map show that equal amounts of latitude and longitude is not a perfect square?
Latitude lines are parallel to each other and equidistant, while longitude lines converge at the poles. This difference in spacing causes the shape formed by the intersection of latitude and longitude lines to be a rectangle or trapezoid, rather than a perfect square.
What is an Orbital Sander?
An 'orbital sander' is one in which the motor rotates the sanding plate rather than imposing a back and forth movement. - This is the commonest and mildest wood sander.
Which two latitudes are actually points rather than circles?
The equator (0° latitude) is a point rather than a circle, as it is the line dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The North Pole (90°N latitude) and South Pole (90°S latitude) are also points rather than circles, as they represent the points where the Earth's axis intersects its surface.
Where is division of north Korea and south Korea?
The 38th Parallel. Rather close to the South Korean city of Janggok
Do kites have parallel sides?
Yes, kites do have parallel lines. at least the classic, diamond- shaped ones do. It is not the two perpendicular sticks in the middle, but rather the sides. In this diagram, it shows how they are parallel:
Was the 38th parallel the actual western border of north Korea?
No, the 38th parallel is a line of latitude that served as the dividing line between North Korea and South Korea following World War II. It was not the actual western border of North Korea, but rather the line that separated the two countries.
What location does NOT use latitude and longitude?
The sky. Astronomers use right ascension and declination as coordinates for locating stars, rather than latitude and longitude.
