latitude line
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An imaginary horizontal line circling the earth, used to measure distance north or south of the equator.
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Which word fits the gap? "The equator is the _____ at zero degrees."
Answer: latitude line
In your own words, what does "latitude line" mean?
An imaginary horizontal line circling the earth, used to measure distance north or south of the equator.
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