Question

The parallels north of the equator are called _______.

• A. north longitudes
• B. north latitudes
• C. north poles
• D. north lines

Answer 1

The correct option is B north latitudes

The equator divides the planet into two distinct halves. Each half consists of a fixed number of parallels of latitude. All parallels to the north of the equator are called north latitudes while those to the south are called south latitudes.