Question

What are Parallels of Latitudes?

• A. Horizontal lines that wrap around the Earth to form a plane.
• B. Vertical lines that wrap around the Earth to form a plane.
• C. Horizontal lines that wrap around the Sun to form a plane.
• D. The paths that the moons follow while revolving around their planets.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Horizontal lines that wrap around the Earth to form a plane.

The Parallels of Latitudes are horizontal lines that wrap around the Earth to form a plane. These latitudes are parallel circles whose circumference reduces as you move from the equator towards the poles. These latitudes divide the Earth into climatic zones according to the apparent movement of the Sun.