What is a globe?

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What are the three heat zones of the earth?

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Why does the Torrid zone receive maximum amount of heat?

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Explain why the time zones are important for the world?

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If a cricket match begins at 12 p.m. in England, then what time we can watch match on TV in India?

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Meridians are vertical lines on the globe. Write some major features of meridians.

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Why is the value of each latitude followed by the letter either 'N' or 'S'?

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Where does the temperate zone lie?

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What are important parallels of latitude.

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What are longitudes?

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Why is Greenwich time called Greenwich Mean Time?

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Why are the longitudes and latitudes drawn on globe?

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What are the limitations of latitudes and longitudes?

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How are latitudes and longitudes expressed?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of globe?

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