Circle of latitude - Wikipedia
WEBCircles of latitude are often called parallels because they are parallel to each other; that is, planes that contain any of these circles never intersect each other. A location's position along a circle of latitude is given by its longitude.
Circles Of Latitude And Longitude - WorldAtlas
WEBMar 19, 2021 · Circles of Latitude are called parallels while half of a longitudinal circle is called a Meridian. Meridians are important for setting time zones. There are five main parallels that are useful to explain the correlation between the Earth, the Sun, and climate. As such, these five main parallels also mark the five geographical zones. These are:
Latitude and longitude | Definition, Examples, Diagrams, & Facts
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Lines of latitude (also called parallels) are imaginary lines that circle Earth’s surface, running east and west parallel to the Equator. Lines of longitude (also called meridians) run between the geographic North Pole and the geographic South Pole and are used to measure distances from the prime meridian.
Armillary sphere - Wikipedia
WEBAn armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil) is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic.
The Geographic Grid - Encyclopedia of World Geography
WEBPARALLELS AND MERIDIANS. Imagine cutting the globe just as you might slice an onion to make onion rings (Figure 1.4 A). Lay the globe on its side, so that the axis joining the North and South Poles runs parallel to your imaginary chopping board and begin to slice. Each cut creates a circular outline that passes around the surface of the globe.
Parallels and meridians of the Earth - Geointeractiva
WEBWhat are parallels and meridians? Parallels and meridians are the imaginary lines that are drawn on maps and globes to help locate places on Earth. Parallels are horizontal lines that run from east to west and measure the north or south distance from the equator.
What Are the Five Major Lines of Latitude? - Sciencing
WEBApr 13, 2018 · The five major lines of latitude, more commonly referred to as the five major circles of latitude, mark specific points on a globe or map of Earth. Four of the lines run parallel to the equator and sit north or south above or below the equator.
Latitude - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around 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.
MapMaker: Meridians and Parallels - National Geographic Society
WEBJun 21, 2024 · National Geographic MapMaker: Meridians and Major Parallels. The prime meridian (zero degrees), today is located in Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. Greenwich has not always been the agreed-upon prime meridian. In the 18th century most European countries chose a location unique to them and built their maps off of that reference point.
What are parallels on Earth? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
WEBJun 23, 2024 · Parallels, also known as lines of latitude, are imaginary lines that divide the Earth and run from east to west. However, they measure the distance north or south, helping us determine our position on the globe.