line of latitude

• Воображаемая горизонтальная линия, проведённая вокруг Земли параллельно экватору, используемая для измерения расстояния к северу или югу от экватора в градусах.

An imaginary horizontal line drawn around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure distance north or south of the equator in degrees.

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   An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure distance north or south of the equator.

   Географическая координата

   • The equator is the most well-known line of latitude.
   • Lines of latitude are also called parallels.
   • The Tropic of Cancer is a significant line of latitude.