Multiple choice general knowledge

The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are

  1. latitudes

  2. longitudes

  3. geographic grids

  4. None of the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Geographic grids are formed by the intersection of latitude (horizontal) and longitude (vertical) lines. Together, these create a coordinate system that allows any location on Earth to be precisely specified. Latitudes and longitudes are individual components of this grid system.