Question

Examine the following digital text feature. How is the equator used to find latitude? Use the digital text feature to find the answer. The area around the middle of the equator measures latitude. The distance from the equator to a place on Earth gives the latitude. The equator is a flat line that stretches from east to west. The equator is used to draw lines on the Earth, creating steps like ladders.

Answer 1

The 'distance from the equator' is measured by 'latitude'.

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