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What are latitudes and longitudes? Explain.

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  • The earth is divided into various parts through some lines.
  • However these are not drawn on the earth.
  • They are imaginary lines which help us study the earth and its geography better.
  • Such horizontal lines drawn on the globe are called latitudes.
  • While the vertical lines on the globe are called longitudes.
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