How does latitude differ from longitude?

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Latitude determines the distance of an point north-south

longitude determines the distance of an point east-west

Patrick Kenny answered Feb 16, 2022

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Answer:

longitude runs up and down while latitude runs side to side

Step-by-step explanation:

Latitude is north-south of the equator. Longitude is east-west of the Prime Meridian.

Continuation answered Feb 18, 2022

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