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Lines of latitude decrease in number as one moves toward the poles because they represent the angular distance north or south of the equator, which is at 0 degrees latitude. As you approach the poles, these lines converge, leading to a reduction in the number of lines within a given distance. This convergence reflects the Earth's spherical shape, where the distance between each line of latitude narrows as you move away from the equator toward the poles. Thus, while the lines are evenly spaced at the equator, they become closer together as they reach the poles.
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Why do lines of latitude decrease in size as they move towards the poles?
Because the parallels of latitude are imaginary lines drawn on the Earth's surface, and, you may have noticed, cross sections of the Earth itself decrease in diameter as the cutting plane moves toward the poles.
What is Lines that's run east and west measure how far north or south of the equator you are?
They are Lines of Latitude (sometimes known as Parallels of Latitude). The Equator (zero latitude) horizontally encircles the Earth and separates the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. Moving northwards from the Equator, the lines of Latitude increase in degrees. Moving South from the Equator, the lines of Latitude also increase in degrees the same as for the northern direction. The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees North, and the latitude of the South Pole is 90 degrees South.
With each line of latitude you cross moving from the north pole you get nearer the?
If you are moving away from the North Pole and crossing lines of Latitude, you are heading for the Equator, and ultimately the South Pole.
Do lines of latitude shorten towards the poles?
Yes because latitude goes from west to east, while longitude goes from north to south.
Lines running parallel to the equator are called?
You have answered the question for yourself ; They are 'Latitudes''. Longitudes (Meridians) are lines that run North to South from the North Pole to the South Pole. Longitudes come to a point at the poles, but spread out to a maximum at the Equator.
Why do lines of latitude decrease in size as they move towards the poles?
Because the parallels of latitude are imaginary lines drawn on the Earth's surface, and, you may have noticed, cross sections of the Earth itself decrease in diameter as the cutting plane moves toward the poles.
What is Lines that's run east and west measure how far north or south of the equator you are?
They are Lines of Latitude (sometimes known as Parallels of Latitude). The Equator (zero latitude) horizontally encircles the Earth and separates the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. Moving northwards from the Equator, the lines of Latitude increase in degrees. Moving South from the Equator, the lines of Latitude also increase in degrees the same as for the northern direction. The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees North, and the latitude of the South Pole is 90 degrees South.
With each line of latitude you cross moving from the north pole you get nearer the?
If you are moving away from the North Pole and crossing lines of Latitude, you are heading for the Equator, and ultimately the South Pole.
Do lines of latitude shorten towards the poles?
Yes because latitude goes from west to east, while longitude goes from north to south.
What are The lines that intercept latitude lines on a map Are lines of what?
The lines that intercept latitude lines are lines of longitude.
Is Lines of latitude is parallel?
Lines of latitude run parallel to the Equator (which is zero latitude).
What lines are parallel to the equator?
lines of latitude
What are principal lines of latitude?
whats the principal lines of latitude
Do lines of latitude sometimes intersect?
No, lines of latitude do not intersect.
Are the lines of Capricorn and cancer lines of longitude or latitude?
latitude?
How are lines of latitude and lines of longitute alike?
lines of latitude and lines of longitude are the same because they just are.
Are the parallel lines on a globe called longitude or latitude lines?
Latitude.
