Why are the above lengths are different (i. e., 7.5 minutes of latitude ≠ 7.5 minutes of longitude)? Think: How would the measured distance between a parallel of latitude vary as you move from the Equator to the North or South Pole versus the measured distance between a meridian of longitude as you move from the Equator towards the North or South Pole.

What is the difference between the cultures of central asia and the caucasus region? the majority of people in central asia are muslim; the majority in the caucasus region are christian. the primary language in central asia is armenian; the primary language in the caucasus region is russian. central asia has been plagued by ethnic unrest; the caucasus region has had little ethnic conflict. the effects of soviet rule can still be seen in central asia; the caucasus region has developed its own identity since the fall of the ussr.