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No. There are an infinite number of them, and no two ever touch or cross.

Every one of them is parallel to all of the others. That may be one of the

reasons that they are often referred to as "parallels" of latitude.

However, every parallel of latitude crosses every one of the infinite number

of meridians of longitude.

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Is it true that the lines of latitude called meridians never touch?

No, this statement is false. Meridians are lines of longitude that converge at the poles, meaning they touch at the poles. Lines of latitude, however, like the equator, never intersect and are always parallel to each other.


What is parallel to lines of latitude?

No two lines of constant latitude ever touch or cross each other. They are the same distance apart everywhere. That's why they're often referred to as "parallels" of latitude.


Explain why two lines of latitude never touch?

Lines of latitude are parallel to each other and never intersect because they are equidistant from the equator. As they run east-west around the globe, they maintain a consistent distance from each other, ensuring that they never touch or cross paths. This unique characteristic makes lines of latitude a useful reference point for determining locations on Earth's surface.


Which lines-latitude or longitude-are always the same distance from each other no matter where they are on the planet?

Lines of latitude are always the same distance from each other, as they run parallel to the equator. Each degree of latitude is approximately 69 miles apart. Lines of longitude converge at the poles and are farthest apart at the equator.


Are the lines of latitude of parallel or perpendicular to each other?

They are parallel to each other.


What are Lines that do not touch each other but run right beside each other?

they are parallel lines.


What has parallel lines?

two lines that do not touch each other


Does latitude's lines converge at a point?

No. Every line of constant latitude is parallel to all others. No two of them ever touch or cross.


Lines of latitude are parallel to it?

Lines of latitude are all parallel to each other, and are parallel to the horizon on many printed maps.


Why is it that two circles of latitude never touch?

Because they are parallel lines. Parallel lines never touch in Euclidean geometry. They are parallel to each other, running east to west. They measure distances from the equator. The line that is 10° north will obviously never touch the one that is 20° north as they are at the same distance from the equator all of the time for example.


Of longitude and latitude which is parallel?

Lines of constant latitude are all parallel to each other.


Do lines of latitude sometimes intersect explain?

Lines of latitude encircle the earth, with the Great Circle being the Equator. Each line of latitude is parallel to each other, so will never intersect.