parallels is the name
"parallels" of latitude
'Lines' of latitude are often called 'parallels' of latitude.
parallels
Sometimes they will be called parallels. The middle is the equator (as you know.).
Linesof latitude are also known as circles of latitude or parallels.
They are lines of constant latitude, all parallel to the equator.
The other name that is used for lines latitude is parallels. The main latitude is the equator which is at zero degrees.
Circles of latitude are also know as parallels.
An infinite number of parallels of latitude run through Canada. The two most significant ones are the 49th and the 60th.
The lines of latitiude are also called 'parallels'.
Parallels and meridians, respectively.