what is the lines of latitude and longitude

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Lines of latitude measure distance north and south of the equator. Lines of latitude measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Study these sites carefully.

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/articles/mapping/a_latlong.html

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/imageg.htm
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines running from West to east of the equator.

Lines of longitude run from the north and south of the earth.they are called meridians.
Lines of latitude are measured in degree.

Lines of longitude are also measured in degree.

Note:these are similarities.