North and South
Lines of latitude are parallel to each other and never intersect because they are equidistant from the equator. As they run east-west around the globe, they maintain a consistent distance from each other, ensuring that they never touch or cross paths. This unique characteristic makes lines of latitude a useful reference point for determining locations on Earth's surface.
Maps are used for navigation, providing directions and showing locations of places. They are also used for visualizing data and information in a spatial context, such as demographics, land use, and geological features.
Earth's parallel lines are known as latitude lines, which are evenly spaced at intervals of about 69 miles apart. This means that each degree of latitude represents a distance of approximately 69 miles.
The two main reference lines used in locating places on Earth are the Equator, which divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and the Prime Meridian, which divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Additionally, lines of latitude (parallels) and longitude (meridians) help pinpoint specific locations on the Earth's surface.
The Equator, at 0 degrees latitude, divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
east and west
They are the lines of latitude, and they are also called parallels.
there are two names i can think of: lines of latitude and also parallels
East to west- Latitude Lines North to south- Longitude Lines
Technically, North. Basic compass directions can be separated into two categories: those that run the lines of latitude, East and West; and those that run the lines of longitude, North and South. The lines of longitude converge to single points at the poles, and are all of equal length. The lines of latitude, however, run parallel to each other, and get shorter as they approach the poles. The poles are the extreme north and south ends of the planet. Take, for example, the south pole. if you walk around it in a circle, you would be walking exactly along a line of latitude. Needless to say, the compass directions are not as helpful at those extremes.
Lines of latitude run round the earth parallel to the Equator. Lines of longitude run from pole to pole, crossing the Equator at 90 degrees.
They are lines of constant latitude, all parallel to the equator.
Latitude and Longitude. Both are imaginary lines that circle the earth and are used to measure distance and position. Lines of Latitude run east and west and lines of longitude run north and south. By intersecting two lines you can give an accurate position anywhere on the earth.
Lines of latitude are parallel to the equator, and that includes the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are also parallel to the equator.See the link below
All 'lines' between these two parallels are called longitude and each has a number which expresses the number of degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Lines of latitude never meet.
Longitude lines run north-south and divide the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, while latitude lines run east-west and divide the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The intersection of latitude and longitude lines creates a grid system that helps identify specific locations on Earth.