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Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Fill in the Blanks

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Locating Places on the Earth Class 6 Fill in the Blanks


Question 1.

Latitudes are expressed in degrees. The latitude of the Equator is ___________ degree.

Answer:

Zero


Question 2.

Indian Standard Time (IST) is ___________ ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Answer:

Five Hours and Thirty Minutes


Question 3.

A ___________ is a navigational tool used for orientation that shows the direction of magnetic north.

Answer:

Compass


Question 4.

A ___________ is a sphere on which maps are drawn.

Answer:

Globe


Question 5.

The northernmost point on Earth is located at ___________ latitude.

Answer:

90°N

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