GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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geometric lines
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barometric lines
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longitudinal lines
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latitudinal lines
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. The equator is the most well known parallel. At 0 degrees latitude, it equally divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Detailed explanation-2: -The lines running North to South are called “Meridians” or “lines of longitude” (Figure 2), while the lines running East to West are called “Parallels” or “lines of latitude” (Figure 3). Figure 2. Meridians or “Lines of Longitude” and degree readings for longitudes in increments of 30 degrees.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each half consists of a fixed number of parallels of latitude. All parallels to the north of the equator are called north latitudes while those to the south are called south latitudes.