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The lines of latitude go east to west (horizontal) but measure north to south. You can remember this by thinking "lat is flat"

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What is the line of latitude called that is around the world?

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Longitude lines go vertically and latitude lines go horizontally.


What are the lines on the globe that look like a checkerboard called?

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What do lines of latitude and longitude mean?

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What direction do lines of longitude go?

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Are lines of longitude and latitude rays?

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Do lines of latitude go from north to south on a map?

No. You are describing lines of longitude.


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Do latitude lines go east to west?

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Which way do lines of latitude go on a polar projection map?

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