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called latitude and longitude lines. Latitude lines run horizontally and measure north-south positions, while longitude lines run vertically and measure east-west positions. Together, they help establish specific locations on Earth's surface.

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Does Africa have parallel lines and intersecting lines?

No. The lines on maps are imaginary - they do not exist.


Why was a need fell to draw imaginary lines on the globe?

The imaginary lines of longitude and latitude drawn on maps and globes of the Earth, is to aid navigation and accurately locating spots on the Earth's surface.


What colour is used for the lines of longitude?

The lines of longitude are represented in green on most maps and globes.


Why is it necessary to have latitudes and longitudes on maps or globes?

these are the imaginary lines to check the gmt and location of a place


Are globes and maps marked with imaginary lines for geographers to use colocate on earths surface?

Yes


What are the imaginary lines that measure distance on maps and globes?

east and west


How are isohytes drawn on the map?

Isohytes are lines drawn on maps joining places of equal rainfall.


Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?

It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.


Why aren't there major latitude circles as 45 degrees north or south - since those latitudes are halfway between the equator and the poles?

Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 15° of latitude ... have lines marked at 45° north and 45° south. Some maps and globes ... such as those with a line printed every 10° of latitude ... don't. Some maps and globes have no lines printed on them at all.


Why do mapmakers use imaginary lines on maps and globes?

These lines are not actually on the planet, but are imaginary lines used to help us find our way around the curved surface of Earth


There are how many degrees between the lines of latitude?

There is no official set of "lines". Some globes and maps have more lines, spaced closer together. Some globes and maps have fewer lines, spaced farther apart. Some globes and maps have no lines at all. We have no way of knowing how many latitudes are marked on the globe or map that you're looking at today, and the next one you see may be marked at a different interval.


Lines drawn on maps joining places that have equal levels of cloudiness?

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