Question

which description about lines of latitude is true?

• run in a north and south direction and measure distance east and west of the equator

• run in an east and west direction and measure distance north and south of the equator

• run in an east and west direction and measure distance north and south of the prime meridian

• run in a north and south direction and measure distance east and west of the prime meridian

Explanation:

Lines of latitude (parallels) are horizontal lines that circle the Earth east-west. They measure the angular distance north or south of the Equator, which is the 0° latitude line. Lines running north-south are meridians (longitude), which measure distance east-west of the Prime Meridian.

Answer:

run in an east and west direction and measure distance north and south of the Equator