Latitude.
Latitude defines the distance from the equator, measured in degrees north or south.
Distance (angular) from the poles (or the equator).
Lines of latitude are also called parallels because they run parallel to the equator. They measure the distance north or south of the equator and are expressed in degrees.
Earth's parallels are called lines of latitude. They are imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and are used to measure the distance north or south of the equator in degrees.
The distance from the equator affects a biome's temperature, precipitation, and seasonality. Biomes near the equator tend to have warmer temperatures, higher precipitation, and less variability in seasons compared to biomes farther from the equator. This influences the types of plants and animals that can thrive in each biome.
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The term used to measure the distance from the equator is "latitude." Latitude is expressed in degrees, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles. It indicates how far north or south a location is from the equator.
Lines of Latitude.
The term used to measure the distance from the equator is "latitude." Latitude is expressed in degrees, with the equator defined as 0 degrees. Locations north of the equator have positive latitude values (up to 90 degrees North), while locations south of the equator have negative latitude values (down to 90 degrees South).
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Latitude defines the distance from the equator, measured in degrees north or south.
Latitude is the angular distance north or south of the equator. Longitude is the angular distance east or west of the equator.
Lines of latitude and longitude are used to form a grid encompassing the globe so that any position can be identified and located. Latitude is used to measure distance north and south of the equator, while longitude is used to measure distance east and west of the prime meridian.
Declination measures the number of degrees north or south of the Celestial Equator.
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Another term for latitude is "parallels." Parallels are imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and measure the distance north or south of it. They help in determining geographic locations by providing a coordinate system for mapping the Earth.