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  • Calculating Latitude: Finding the 2/3 Point from the Equator to South Pole
    Here's how to figure out the latitude of a line that's two-thirds of the way from the equator to the South Pole:

    * The Earth's Total Latitude: The Earth has a total latitude of 180 degrees (90 degrees north and 90 degrees south).

    * Distance from the Equator: Two-thirds of the total latitude is (2/3) * 180 degrees = 120 degrees.

    * South Latitude: Since the line is towards the South Pole, this distance is measured in South Latitude.

    Therefore, the latitude of the line that is two-thirds of the way from the equator toward the South Pole is 120 degrees South.

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