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What do you call the parallel lines that circle the globe?
Lines of latitude encircle the Earth in an east-to-west direction, and are used in geography. They are called parallels and are parallel to each other and to the equator.
Are Parallels numbered from 0 to 90 east and from 0 to 90 west.?
yes
Do parallels and meridians intersect at right angles?
Yes. They intersect at 90 degree angles.
One day on earth is equal to how many hour and days on earth?
24 hours and 1 day on earth
How many square inches are on earth?
The area of the Earth is approximately 7.9*1017 square inches.
How many parallels are there?
there are 181 parallels.
How many degrees do the parallels divide into the earth?
360 i think im 99.99% im right
How many degrees do the parallels divide the earth into ?
360 i think im 99.99% im right
Do parallels circle earth from west to east?
Yes, they do. The lines of latitude are sometimes called parallels.
What are parallels that circle earth from east to west?
Latitude
What parallels circle the earth from east to west?
Latitude!!!
What angular distance do earth parallels measure?
one degree each.
Parallels of circle Earth from east to west?
Latitude. Tropic of Cancer
What is the angle of intersection of all parallels and meridians on the earth?
90 degrees
What are earth's parallels called?
Earth's parallels are called lines of latitude. They are imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and are used to measure the distance north or south of the equator in degrees.
What is another name for latitude?
Another name for latitude is "parallels." Lines of latitude run horizontally around the Earth and measure the distance north or south of the Equator in degrees.
Parallels run which directions?
Theoretically, parallels run horizontally around the Earth, parallel to the equator. They are used to measure latitude and are equidistant from each other.
