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By: J.T. Latitude lines are the map lines that run east and west. The lines that run North to South are called longitude lines. The Prime Meridian is the line of longitude that is marked as 0 degrees. The Equator is the line of latitude that is marked as 0 degrees or the starting point. The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the earth about 25,000 miles. The lines of latitude and longitude help in navigation and location of areas on the globe.
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