Parallels

Parallels are imaginary circles perpendicular to the axis of the earth. As their name well describe, they are parallel to each other. They measure 360 degrees.

The Equator is the largest parallel and it divides the earth into two hemispheres: North and South.

Parallels

Features

- They are parallel to each other.
- Their number is infinite.
- They have E-W direction.
- Parallels and meridians cut each other at a right angle.
- They form a circumference of 360 º.

Main parallels

Main parallels Source: Factormonster.com

In the northern hemisphere: Tropic of Cancer: 23 degrees 27 'N. Arctic Circle: 66 ° 33 'N In the southern hemisphere: Tropic of Capricorn: 23 º 27 'S. Antarctic Circle: 66 ° 33 'S

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Exercises

The parallels. Cloze

Coordinates. Match

Meridians

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