What is Latitude?

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What is Latitude?

Latitude is the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth's surface, measured on the meridian of the point.

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Latitude is the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth's surface, measured on the meridian of the point.

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