The lines on the globe shown in part A of this figure are used to determine position north or south of the:
A)prime meridian
B)north pole
C)equator
D)south pole

Question

The lines on the globe shown in part A of this figure are used to determine position north or south of the: 
A)prime meridian 
B)north pole 
C)equator 
D)south pole

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lines shown in part A of the figure are lines of latitude which run parallel to the equator. Therefore, they are used to determine position north or south of the equator, not the prime meridian or the poles.

The Lines on the Globe Shown in Part a of This