Question

Choose the CORRECT statement(s).

• A. Latitude of a place varies from 0 degree to 90 degree North or South, and Longitude varies from 0 degree to 180 degree East or West of Greenwich Meridian.
• B. Latitude of a place varies from 0 degree to 180 degree East or West of Greenwich Meridian, and Longitude varies from 0 degree to 90 degree North or South.
• C. Longitude of a point is the angle between the Greenwich Meridian and the meridian passing through that point.
• D. Latitude and Longitude of a place are subject to change with time.

Hint:

Latitude and Longitude are fixed geographical coordinates used to define locations on Earth. Longitude is the angle between the Prime Meridian and the meridian of the location.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

- Option (A): Latitude ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° North or South at the poles. Longitude ranges from 0° at the Prime Meridian to 180° East or West. This statement is correct.
- Option (B): This statement incorrectly describes the ranges of latitude and longitude. Latitude does not range from 0° to 180°, and longitude does not range from 0° to 90° North or South. Thus, this statement is incorrect.
- Option (C): Longitude is the angular distance measured east or west from the Prime Meridian. It is calculated as the angle between the Greenwich Meridian and the meridian passing through the given point. This statement is correct.
- Option (D): The latitude and longitude of a place are fixed coordinates based on the Earth's reference system. While slight changes can occur due to tectonic activity, they do not typically change with time. This statement is incorrect.
Thus, the correct answers are (A) and (C).