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What is the function of lines of latitude and longitude

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Longitude and latitude help you locate places on a map. For example, 54'40 helps you locate Oregon.
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To locate via, coordinates on on the world. longitudinal lines are vertical(up and down) Latitudinal lines are horizontal (left to right) across the globe
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