Question

why are parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude​

Answer 1

Answer:

All parallel circles from the equator to the poles are known as parallels of latitudes. The lines of reference running from the North Pole to the South Pole are known as meridians of longitude.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Lines of latitude and longitude form the grid system used on globes, maps and charts. ... Whilst lines (or parallels) of latitude all run parallel to the Equator, lines (or meridians) of longitude all converge at the Earth's North and South Poles.