Question

Which of the following latitudes is the longest?

• A. $23{\frac{1}{2}}^{o}N$
• B. $66{\frac{1}{2}}^{o}S$
• C. $0^{o}N$
• D. ${80}^{o}N$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $0^{o}N$

• The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
  
• Because the Earth is widest at the equator, it is the longest line of latitude at 24,901.55 miles.
  
• Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that measure degrees north and south of the equator.