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What are Parallels of Latitude and Meridians of Longitude?

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Parallels of Latitude and Meridians of Longitude:
- Parallels of Latitude: All imaginary parallel circles from the equator to the poles are called Parallels of Latitude.
- Meridians of Longitude: All imaginary semi-circles which join the north pole to the south pole are termed as Meridians of Longitude.

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