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A three-dimensional globe featuring a grid of latitude and longitude lines, with labeled parallels, meridians, the Equator, Prime Meridian, and North Pole. A specific point at 40 degrees north, 30 degrees west is marked, and directional arrows indicate north, south, east, and west.
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Also known as: line of latitude, lines of latitude, parallels of latitude(Show More)
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parallel, imaginary line extending around the Earth parallel to the equator; it is used to indicate latitude. The 38th parallel, for example, has a latitude of 38° N or 38° S. See latitude and longitude.