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1. 1.

   What are the sets of horizontal and vertical lines on the globe known as ?

2. 2.

   Why are lines of latitude known as parellels and lines of longitude as meridians ?

3. 3.

   Name the five important lines of latitude and their values.

4. 4.

   What is the 180° E and W longitude also known as and why?

5. 5.

   With reference to the temperature zone, state :

   1. Its extent
   2. Angle of sunrays received
   3. Temperature
6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A network of vertical and horizontal lines on a globe or a map is called __________.
   2. A special line of latitude close to the North Pole is called the _______. 
   3. The ______ zone which remains hot throughout the year, lies between the _______ and the __________ .
   4. The areas around the poles form the _________ zone.
   5. The Prime Meridian passes through ________ near ______ .