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Location and Extent

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

Summary of Location and Extent for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter explores the geographical location and extent of two important countries - India and Brazil. By comparing these nations, we understand how location influences a country's climate, development, and international relations. The chapter helps us learn about hemispheres, latitudes, longitud

Key Concepts

India is located in the Northern

India is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, in the southern part of Asia. It extends from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes and 68°7'E to 97°25'

Brazil is located mainly in

Brazil is located mainly in the Southern and Western hemispheres, in the northern part of South America. It extends from 5°15'N to 33°45'S latitudes a

The Earth is divided into Northern

The Earth is divided into Northern-Southern hemispheres by the Equator (0° latitude) and Eastern-Western hemispheres by the Prime Meridian (0° longitu

India was under British rule

India was under British rule for about 150 years and gained independence in 1947. Brazil was under Portuguese rule for over 300 years and gained indep

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and describe the location of India and Brazil on world map
  • Understand the concept of latitudinal and longitudinal extent
  • Compare the geographical positions of India and Brazil
  • Analyze how location affects a country's development and characteristics
  • Learn about hemispheres and their significance

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