What are the lines of longitude Mention two characteristics of the lines of longitude - Social Science - Globe Latitudes and Longitudes

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What are the lines of longitude? Mention two characteristics of
the lines of longitude

Akilandeswari · Accepted Answer

The lines of
longitude are the vertical imaginary lines that run in the
north-south direction These lines are also called the meridians of
longitude
They are
measured in degrees
Characteristics:

They are
perpendicular to the lines of latitude
These lines
are not parallel to each other
The meridians
of longitude are broadest at the equator

What are the lines of longitude? Mention two characteristics of the lines of longitude.