Question

what is the name of the imaginary lines around the earth which run in an east and west direction and measure distance north and south of the equator? *hint: they are also called parallels. image of a globe labeled with north pole, equator, atlantic ocean, south america, africa, etc. options: latitude, longitude

Explanation:

Latitude lines are imaginary lines on the Earth's surface that run east - west (parallel to the equator) and are used to measure the distance north or south of the equator. Longitude lines run north - south and measure distance east - west of the Prime Meridian. The hint also mentions they are called parallels, which is a characteristic of latitude lines.

Answer:

A. Latitude