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Question
Describe the lines of latitude, their importance, and use.
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Solution
The face of the earth is divided into various parallel circles with respect to the equator on both sides at different angular distances. These lines are very important to decide the climate and temperature range of any place or region as the temperature goes on decreasing from the equator to polewards.
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