How far north you live from the equator is measured as your ____ ,whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a _____ .
A)longitude;meridian
B)meridian;longitude
C)latitude;parallel
D)parallel;latitude
E)location;place

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Latitude refers to how far north or south a location is from the equator, while a parallel is an imaginary line marking all those places at the same distance north or south of the equator. Longitude refers to how far east or west a location is from the prime meridian, while a meridian is an imaginary line marking all those places at the same longitude. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

How Far North You Live from the Equator Is Measured