the east west extent of india appears to be smaller than the north -south extent but the difference between latitudanal - Social Science - India - Size and Location

Question

the east west extent of india appears to be smaller than the
north -south extent but the difference between latitudanal extent
and longitudanal extent in same i e 30 degrees give reasons

Sushrita Das · Accepted Answer

Hi Student,
The answer to your question is as follows
The east west extent appears smaller than north south
extent due to the fact that latitudes are equidistant from each
other but distance between longitudes decreases as one moves from
equator to poles Therefore, the east west extent that longitudinal
appears to be smaller than the north south or latitudinal extent
despite both covering a distance of 30 degrees
Hope this resolves your query
Best Wishes

the east west extent of india appears to be smaller than the north -south extent but the difference between latitudanal extent and longitudanal extent in same i.e 30 degrees. give reasons.