The longest parallel of latitude is the equator. As you approach either pole, they get shorter. At either pole itself, they become so short as to become a calculus concept rather than a practical question. _______________________________________________________________________ Seconds
Circles of latitude are also know as parallels.
parallels is the name
Yes.
"parallels" of latitude
They are lines of constant latitude, all parallel to the equator.
'Lines' of latitude are often called 'parallels' of latitude.
They are lines of Latitude.
parallels
Sometimes they will be called parallels. The middle is the equator (as you know.).
"parallels" of latitude
They are also called latitude or degrees of latitude
Lines of Latitude (parallels) run from the Equator (0 latitude) to both the north and to the south, ascending. The northern most latitude is 90° North, and the southern most latitude is 90° South.