Question

the imaginary lines in east west direction parallel to the equator​

Answer 1

This lines are know as latitudes

Answer 2

Answer:

The imaginary lines circling the globe in an east-west direction are called the lines of latitude (or parallels, as they are parallel to the equator). They are used to measure distances north and south of the equator. The lines circling the globe in a north-south direction are called lines of longitude (or meridians).