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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

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In the grid system used to map locations on Earth’s surface, lines parallel to the Equator are called (WG.21A)
A
Latitudinal lines
B
Geometric lines
C
Barometric lines
D
Longitudinal lines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around Earth east-west, parallel to the Equator. These lines are known as parallels. A circle of latitude is an imaginary ring linking all points sharing a parallel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two types of imaginary reference lines are used to locate positions or points and to make accurate globes and maps. These lines are called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude.

Detailed explanation-3: -Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator. Lines of latitude, also called parallels, are imaginary lines that divide the Earth. They run east to west, but measure your distance north or south.

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