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"Parallel to the earth" is a somewhat messy phrase used to describe something that stays the same distance above the earth's surface. Of course since the earth's surface is curved, this means that whatever the 'something' is, it also must be curved. Here are a couple of examples: 1). During certain atmospheric conditions (K = infinite), a radio signal launched horizontally propagates 'parallel to the earth', and exactly follows the earth's curvature. 2). Geostationary communications satellites ... like the ones that private homes use those little dishes to receive TV from ... are in circular orbits over the earth's equator. They revolve around the earth once in 24 hours, on paths that are 'parallel to the earth'.
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What is another name for the 0 degree parallel?
The parallel of zero latitude on the earth is usually referred to as the earth's 'equator'.
How does parallel lines look like?
Just like this: ___________________ ____________________ parallel means they never intersect (touch)
What does parallel shapes look like?
A square is a parallel shape because it's sides are across from each other. Parallel means across.
What does parelell mean?
parallel?? Parallel is usually used to talk about lines or similar it means they are equal distance apart. For example railway tracks are parallel.
What is parallel lines that intersect?
It is impossible for parallel lines to intersect because parallel means lines that run alongside each other without intersecting.
