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Question
How many lines of latitude are there?
Short Answer
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Solution
By counting each whole degree of latitude from the equator to the North and South Poles, we get a total of 181 lines.
- Northern Hemisphere: 90 lines (from 1°N to 90°N).
- Southern Hemisphere: 90 lines (from 1°S to 90°S).
- Equator: The starting line at 0° latitude
90 + + 90 + 1 = 181
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