What term is used for lines of latitude?

• A. Meridians
• B. Circles
• C. Parallels
• D. Great Circles

Answer: (C)

The term used for lines of latitude is "parallels." Latitude lines run horizontally around the globe and are used to measure how far north or south a location is from the equator. They are called "parallels" because they are always the same distance apart and run parallel to each other, marking latitude at specific degrees (e.g., 30°N, 45°S, etc.).

Meridians, on the other hand, refer to lines of longitude, which run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian. Great Circles represent the largest possible circles on a sphere and are significant in navigation, while "circles" by itself is a vague term that does not accurately describe the specific measurement system related to latitude.