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Lines of latitude measure...

  1. East and West of the Prime Meridian

  2. North and South of the Prime Meridian

  3. East or West of the equator

  4. North or South of the equator
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Explanation

Lines of latitude, also known as parallels, measure the distance north or south of the equator. The Prime Meridian is used as the reference point for longitude.

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