Which term refers to markings on a map that run in a north and south direction and measure distance east and west of the prime meridian?

A.
parallels

B.
lines of latitude

C.
elevations

D.
lines of longitude

Question

Which term refers to markings on a map that run in a north and south direction and measure distance east and west of the prime meridian?  
 
  


  

  A. 
  parallels   
    


  

  B. 
  lines of latitude   
    


  

  C. 
  elevations   
    


  

  D. 
  lines of longitude

ilovepuppieslol · Answer

Longitude (shown as a vertical line) is the angular distance, in degrees, minutes, and seconds, of a point east or west of the Prime (Greenwich) Meridian. Lines of longitude are often referred to as meridians.7 days ago