The imaginary lines drawn out on the global map, from poles to poles and perpendicular to the equator are called

Option A: Latitudes

Option B: Tropics

Option C: Longitudes

Option D: Meridians

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Lines of latitude circle the earth parallel to the equator. Each line represents an angular distance away from the equator Thus, the lines run east and west and each line represents a distance north or south from the equator. For example, one might say that she is 20 degrees north. That means she’s on the line of latitude 20 degrees from the equator in the northern hemisphere.

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