Some major lines of latitude and longitude that pass through North America include:
1. The Equator (0° latitude) - While the Equator itself does not pass through North America, it serves as a reference point for measuring latitude in the region.
2. Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) - The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico, southern Bahamas, and parts of the Caribbean.
3. Arctic Circle (66.5° N latitude) - The Arctic Circle passes through parts of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
4. Prime Meridian (0° longitude) - The Prime Meridian serves as the starting point for measuring longitude, and runs through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
5. 60th Meridian West (-60° longitude) - The 60th Meridian West is a line of longitude that runs through eastern parts of North America, including portions of the United States and Canada.
6. 120th Meridian West (-120° longitude) - The 120th Meridian West is a line of longitude that passes through the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.
These are just a few of the major lines of latitude and longitude that pass through North America.
Lines of latitude and longitudes of North America
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