Lines of latitude are also called what?

Answer 1

Parallels and meridians.

Circles parallel to the Equator (lines running east and west) are parallels of latitude. They are used to measure degrees of latitude north or south of the Equator.

Meridians of longitude are drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole and are at right angles to the Equator.

Answer 2

Lines of latitude are also called parallels because they run parallel to the equator. They help in measuring distances north or south of the equator.

Answer 3

A line of constant longitude is called a 'meridian'.

Answer 4

parallels of latitude

Answer 5

parallels

Answer 6

meridians

Answer 7

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