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1. 1.

   Write true or false.

   1. Length of all the parallels of latitude is equal.
   2. All meridians are full circles.
   3. Places on the same meridian will have noon at same time.
   4. Temperature decreases as we go away from the Equator.
   5. The parallel of latitude at  66 ¹/₂º S is called the Arctic Circle.
   6. There are total 360 meridians of longitude on Earth.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The __________ divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
   2. A set of lines running parallel to the Equator are called _________.
   3. The network of imaginary lines that criss-cross the Earth's surface is called ________.
   4. The 23 1/2°N is known as _________.
   5. ________ region of the Earth is very cold.
   6. The _______ divides the Earth into Eastern and western Hemispheres.
3. 3.

   Name them.

   1. This latitude is also known as 'Great Circle'. _________
   2. The horizontal lines drawn from East to West. _________
   3. The vertical imaginary lines drawn from North to South. __________
   4. This is the southermost limit of the overhead Sun. __________
   5. The northern end of the axis of the Earth. __________
   6. The longitude of 0° value. __________
4. 4.

   What do you mean by parallels of latitudes?

5. 5.

   What do you know about meridians of longitude?

6. 6.

   Name the three heat zones of the Earth.