alleryLines of constant latitude are also called what?
AMeridians
BParallels
CIsobars
DGores
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Parallels
1. Lines of constant latitude run east-west.
2. They form circles parallel to the equator and are called parallels.
3. Meridians are lines of constant longitude, so they fail.
_Source: Wikipedia, Latitude, Lead section_
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