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To measure the distance on the Earth's surface North or South of the Equator.

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Do lines of latitude help us determine absolute location?

Yes, lines of latitude help determine absolute location by providing a measure of how far north or south a point is from the equator. Latitude lines run east-west and are usually expressed in degrees, allowing us to pinpoint a specific location on Earth's surface.


What latitudes are parallel?

All lines of latitude are parallel to each other. The equator is the line of latitude at 0 degrees. Lines of latitude in the northern hemisphere have a positive latitude or are designated with "N" for North. Likewise, lines latitude in the southern hemisphere have a negative latitude or are designated with "S" for South.For example, the continental US (not including Hawaii and Alaska) is contained within the lines of latitude at 25 N and 50 N.


What are The lines that intercept latitude lines on a map Are lines of what?

The lines that intercept latitude lines are lines of longitude.


What compass direction is assigned to all lines of latitude in the US?

East/West


Is Lines of latitude is parallel?

Lines of latitude run parallel to the Equator (which is zero latitude).


What lines are parallel to the equator?

lines of latitude


Are the lines of Capricorn and cancer lines of longitude or latitude?

latitude?


What are principal lines of latitude?

whats the principal lines of latitude


Do lines of latitude sometimes intersect?

No, lines of latitude do not intersect.


How are lines of latitude and lines of longitute alike?

lines of latitude and lines of longitude are the same because they just are.


What are the lines on maps and globes that help us find places?

Lines of latitude and longitude help us locate places on maps and globes. Latitude lines run horizontally and measure the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude lines run vertically and measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian. By using these lines, we can pinpoint the exact coordinates of any location on Earth.


Are the parallel lines on a globe called longitude or latitude lines?

Latitude.