The arc of a parallel between the prime meridian and a given point on the globe is:
A)a parallel
B)a meridian
C)latitude
D)longitude

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The arc of a parallel between the prime meridian and a given point on the globe is a longitude. This is because longitudes are the set of imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, perpendicular to the Equator and are used to measure east-west positions on the Earth's surface. The prime meridian is the starting point for measuring longitudes and runs through Greenwich, England. Therefore, the arc of a parallel between the prime meridian and a given point on the globe is a longitude.

The Arc of a Parallel Between the Prime Meridian and a Given