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Posted by Mary on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1:48pm.

Which directions do lines of latitude run and what do they measure?

Which direction do meridians run and what do they measure.

Lines of latitude run east to west and measure north and south of the equator.

Meridians run north to south and measure east to west of the equator.

Are these answers correct??

Science - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1:55pm
Your first answer is correct. But part of your second answer is wrong.

Check these sites about meridians, also called longitude.

http://wwp.greenwichmeridian.com/

http://nationalatlas.gov/articles/mapping/a_latlong.html

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