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A place's distance from the Equator is measured by what?
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Correct answer: Latitude
Latitude expresses a place’s angular distance, in degrees, north or south of the Equator; therefore, latitude is correct. Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, not from the Equator. Exam tip: lines drawn parallel to the Equator are lines of latitude.
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Latitude
Why is this the correct answer?
Latitude expresses a place’s angular distance, in degrees, north or south of the Equator; therefore, latitude is correct. Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, not from the Equator. Exam tip: lines drawn parallel to the Equator are lines of latitude.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Climate. Topic: Climatic Controls.
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