Latitude lines measure distance in what directions?

Answer 1

Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and form part of a grid used to describe where on the earth you are. They are often called parallels.

Answer 2

1. Equator(0 degree)
2. Tropic of cancer ( 23.5 degree North)
3. Tropic of Capricorn ( 23.5 degree South)
4. Arctic circle (66.5 degree North)
5. Antarctic circle ( 66.5 degree South)
6. North & South pole (90 degree )

Answer 3

The lines don't measure anything, any more than the marks on a ruler do any

measuring for you.

Latitude is an angle on the Earth's surface. It's the angle, measured north or south,

from the equator to whatever location you want to talk about. On a map or globe,

there may be some lines printed along the way, to help estimate the angle.

Answer 4

The five most important lines of latitude are the equator, the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the arctic and antarctic circles.

Answer 5

There are 5 main lines of latitude. The Arctic circle, the Antarctic circle, the equator, the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

Answer 6

Equator , tropic of cancer, tropic of capricon

Answer 7

Latitude lines measure distance north or south of the equator.

Answer 8

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