Question
These lines run east-west parallel to the equator.
longitude
latitude
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The lines that run east-west parallel to the equator are called **latitude lines** or **parallels**. They measure how far north or south a location is from the equator, which is at 0 degrees latitude.
In contrast, the lines that run north-south from the North Pole to the South Pole are called **longitude lines** or **meridians**. These measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian, which is at 0 degrees longitude.
To summarize:
- **Latitude**: Lines that run east-west (measured in degrees north or south of the equator).
- **Longitude**: Lines that run north-south (measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian).
In contrast, the lines that run north-south from the North Pole to the South Pole are called **longitude lines** or **meridians**. These measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian, which is at 0 degrees longitude.
To summarize:
- **Latitude**: Lines that run east-west (measured in degrees north or south of the equator).
- **Longitude**: Lines that run north-south (measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian).