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What is another name for latitude lines that circle the earth from east to west but measure from north to south?
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∙ 11y ago
Parallels!
As you look at a globe map the lines of latitude are paralell if the globe is oriented with north totally vertical and you are far enough away. (no 23.5 degree slant).
Since the Earth is nearly spherical your paralell view of the lines of latitude would only appear so from above the equator.
Lines of latitude are the origin of the term nautical mile and knot. Check it out!
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What is one of many lines on the global grid that circle the earth north or south of the equator used to measure degrees of latitude?
Degrees of latitude run east and west around the globe. They are also called parallels of latitude.
Is latitude long ways or short ways?
Lines of latitude horizontally circle the Earth.
How do lines of latitude run in relation to the equator?
Lines of latitude circle the earth, parallel to the equator.
What are the imaginary lines that circle east and west around the earth?
The equator, or line of zero latitude, runs around the Earth at its widest point.
Is latitude up and down?
Lines of latitude circle the Earth in an east-west fashion. so no
What is another word for the longest line of latitude circling Earth?
The Equator is the longest circle of latitude
How much does the Antarctic Circle measure?
The purpose of the Antarctic Circle is not to measure, it is to mark. The circle marks the latitude on earth beyond which there is at least one 24-hour period of no sunrise/ sunset per year.
What is the imaginary line that circle the earth?
latitude
What is one of many lines on the global grid that circle the earth north or south of the equator used to measure degrees of latitude?
Degrees of latitude run east and west around the globe. They are also called parallels of latitude.
What are parallels that circle earth from east to west?
Latitude
What parallels circle the earth from east to west?
Latitude!!!
What are the lines that circle the earth parallel to the equator?
latitude
Is the Antarctic Circle latitude or longitude?
The Antarctic Circle is the collection of all the points on earth that are 23.5 degreessouth of the equator ... 23.5 degrees south latitude.
Is latitude long ways or short ways?
Lines of latitude horizontally circle the Earth.
What degree of latitude is the Antarctic Circle?
You can find the Antarctic Circle at about 66.5628° S. Because the earth wobbles, the circle moves with it.
Does the equator circle the earth at 0 degrees latitude?
Yes.
How do lines of latitude run in relation to the equator?
Lines of latitude circle the earth, parallel to the equator.
