Question

what do numbers like 30°N/S or 50°-60°N/S mean? explain these measurements in your own words
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around the Earth east-west, parallel to the Equator. These lines are known as parallels. A circle of latitude is an imaginary ring linking all points sharing a parallel.