Which statement correctly describes lines of latitude?

• A. Distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
• B. Elevation above sea level
• C. Distance north and south of the equator
• D. Size of a country

Answer: (C)

Latitude tells you how far north or south a place is from the equator. The lines run east to west and are parallel to each other, forming a grid that helps locate locations on Earth. They’re measured in degrees, with 0° at the equator and up to 90° north or south at the poles. So the correct idea is that lines of latitude indicate distance north and south of the equator.

For context, longitude lines measure distance east and west from the Prime Meridian, elevation is height above sea level, and the size of a country refers to its area.