Question

Which is the correct explanation for 30°S latitude?

A.
All positions along a circle that runs perpendicular to the equator and 30° north of it.

B.
All positions along a circle that runs parallel to the equator and 30° south of it.

C.
All positions along a circle that runs parallel to the equator and 30° north of it.

D.
All positions along a circle that runs perpendicular to the equator and 30° south of it.

Answer 1

@ganeshie8 @whpalmer4

Answer 2

Lines of latitude are circles that run parallel to the equator. If you spin a globe of the Earth about its axis, your finger applied lightly to the globe as it spins will trace a line of latitude

Answer 3

B or C

Answer 4

Here's another hint: the North Pole is at 90 degrees North latitude :-)

Answer 5

No....

Answer 6

dang it haha

Answer 7

then it has to be B

Answer 8

Yes, B would be correct. Have a look at the markings on this map: https://www.teachervision.com/tv/printables/scottforesman/SSMAP003.pdf

Answer 9

thx