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Circles of Latitude: The Science of Earth's Parallels

Circles of Latitude: The Science of Earth's Parallels When we look at a world map, we see a grid of intersecting lines that allow us to pinpoint any location on the planet. Among these, t...

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Latitude: The Science of Geographic Positioning

Latitude: The Science of Geographic Positioning In the field of geography, latitude is a critical coordinate used to specify the north-south position of a point on the surface of the Eart...

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