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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 is the 49th parallel?
The 49th parallel north is a latitudinal circle on the Earth that is 49 degrees above the Earth's equator. This imaginary line is used as the border between the United States and Canada.
What parallel lines divides the earth into 2 equal parts?
The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. Lines of latitude are parallel to the Equator both to the north and to the south.
Are the axes of Earth and Moon parallel?
yes they are parallel!
Can we say that horizontal motion is parallel to the earth's surface?
Technically speaking, no, because the surface of the Earth is curved and what "parallel" means with respect to a curved surface is slightly ambiguous. It would be more accurate to say that it's perpendicular to the surface normal (or parallel to the tangent plane, which amounts to the same thing) at that point.
Is there a parallel universe in your solar system?
no because if there was a parallel earth there would have to be parallel planets
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'.
What parallel line divides the earth in two?
The Parallel line that divides the Earth in two is the Equator.Answer by Andres914
What does the word parallel have to do with geography?
Parallel means a line of latitude. ----
What parallel divides the earth into 2 equal parts?
The parallel is called the equator.
Angle of dip zero at equator?
At the equator, the angle of dip of a magnetic needle is close to zero because the magnetic field lines are nearly parallel to the Earth's surface. This means that the magnetic needle aligns horizontally rather than pointing downwards towards the ground.
What would happen if the earth would be parallel to the sun?
Two spheres cannot be parallel - only lines can be parallel.
Is there a picture of where the 36th Parallel is?
There is no single picture of where the 36th parallel is. The 36th parallel is an imaginary line across the earth.
Why shunt resistance is connected in the parallel?
Shunt means parallel only..................
Why is the equator the only parallel that is a great circle?
The equator is the only parallel that is a great circle because it is centered on the Earth's axis of rotation. This means that it divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres and its circumference is the maximum possible for a circle on the Earth's surface. Other parallels are smaller circles and not great circles.
