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  • Understanding Latitude: Horizontal Lines Around the Earth
    That's right! Latitude lines run horizontally around the Earth, parallel to the equator.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Latitude measures your position north or south of the equator.

    * Longitude measures your position east or west of the prime meridian.

    Think of it this way:

    * Latitude is like slicing an orange into horizontal circles.

    * Longitude is like cutting the orange into vertical slices.

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