Question

Give a geographical reason for lines of latitude are not of equal length.

Answer 1

Lines of latitude are not of equal length because they are parallel to the equator, and as you move away from the equator towards the poles, the circumference of the Earth becomes smaller. The Equator is the largest circle of latitude and has the longest length. However, the length of the lines of latitude decreases as you approach the poles, where they become pointed and effectively have zero length at the poles. This is due to the Earth’s spherical shape.