The answer is simple. It's called the equator, for the longitude it is called prime meridian.
The intersection of 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude is known as the Prime Meridian and the Equator.
The imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude is called the equator.
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The parallel at 0 degrees latitude is called the Equator.
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In terms of geography, 0 degrees longitude is known as the Prime Meridian. 0 degrees latitude is the equator.
No, latitude is not another name for the equator. The equator is a specific line of latitude at 0 degrees, and latitude refers to the angular distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees.