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the length of the parallels become shorter towards the poles.justify

The shape of the earth is spherical and circumference of the earth decreases as we move upwards and therefore length of latitude decreases.

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Parallels of latitudes are circular in shape. and perimeter of circle is decrease as  we goes towards the poles from the Equator. so the length of the parallels become shorter towards the poles. at the pole it is just a point.
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