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Lines of the longitude can best be described as

Lines of the longitude can best be described as
  • A.
    parallel lines that show the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator
  • B.
    imaginary lines on the earth’s surface running from the north pole to the south pole and at right angles to the parallels
  • C.
    semi-circles on the globe
  • D.
    the distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation