Latitudes
These are imaginary lines that runs from west to east
They are also called parallels
The main line of latitude is equator at 0 ̊
Equator divides the earth into two equal halves called hemisphere.
Characteristics of latitudes
They are parallel
They are of different lengths
They affect climate
They are measured in degrees from the equator
They are 180 lines of latitudes in total
Latitudes lines are;
Equator at 00
The tropic of cancer 23 ½º N
The arctic circle 66 ½ ̊N
The tropic of Capricorn 23 ½º
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