Differences between parallels and meridians

Answer 1

-- Parallels are associated with latitudes. Meridians are associated with longitudes.

-- Parallels are parallel, and no tweo parallels intersect.

All meridians intersect all other meridians, at two places.

-- Every point on a parallel has the same latitude. Every point on a meridian has the same longitude.

-- Every parallel in the same hemisphere has a different length. Every meridian on Earth

has the same length.

-- Every parallel is a full circle. Every meridian is a semi-circle.

-- Every parallel crosses all longitudes. Every meridian crosses all latitudes.

-- The distance between two parallels is the same at every longitude. The distance

between two meridians depends on the latitude where it's measured.

-- To cross all parallels, you only have to travel 12,000 miles. To cross all meridians,

you have to travel 24,000 miles.

Answer 2

Parallels are lines of latitude that run parallel to the equator, while meridians are lines of longitude that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. Parallels measure distance north or south of the equator, while meridians measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Together, parallels and meridians form a grid system used to locate points on the Earth's surface.

Answer 3

Parallels of Latitude are imaginary lines running east-west around the earth marking points equal distance from the poles. Meridians of Longitude run north-south from pole to pole.

Answer 4

Meridians and parallels (aka longitudes and latitudes) are used for navigation. Where they intesect on a map gives the exact position of a desired locale.

Answer 5

Parallels are lines of latitude, meridians are lines of longitude.