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Geography GK · Q631

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 631

Q631

What is a graticule?

A.
The network of intersecting parallels and meridians on a map
Answer
B.
The network of intersections of Equator and Prime Meridian
C.
The intersection of roads
D.
The intersection of Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The network of intersecting parallels and meridians on a map is known as graticule. The graticule of latitude and longitude lines is an angular measurement system. All features on the earth's surface are located using measurements that are relative to the center of the earth. Latitude lines are parallel to each other while longitude lines converge at the poles.