Question

question 9 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 9. lines of latitude are also known as a. equators. b. parallels. c. hemispheres. d. meridians.

Explanation:

• Option A: The equator is a specific line of latitude (0° latitude), not all lines of latitude are called equators.
• Option B: Lines of latitude are parallel to each other (they never meet), so they are also known as parallels.
• Option C: A hemisphere is half of the Earth (e.g., Northern Hemisphere), not related to the name of lines of latitude.
• Option D: Meridians are lines of longitude, not latitude.

Answer:

B. parallels.