What is another name for lines of latitude?

• A. Latitudes
• B. Parallels
• C. Meridians
• D. Longitudes

Answer: (B)

Lines of latitude are imaginary circles that wrap around the Earth from east to west, staying at a constant distance north or south of the equator. Because these lines run in the same direction and never cross each other, they are called parallels. This term highlights how they remain parallel to one another as they circle the globe.

Meridians are the lines of longitude that run north–south and meet at the poles, which is why they’re not the same name. The word latitudes refers to the actual measured positions (like 20°N or 45°S) rather than a separate name for the lines, so parallels is the standard alternative name for lines of latitude.