Question

Which statement about lines of latitude on a map, also called parallels, is correct?

A.
They run in a north and south direction.

B.
They run in an east and west direction.

C.
They are another name for the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.

D.
They are another name for the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line.

Answer 1

B) They run in an East and west direction

Answer 2

Answer: B.  They run in an east and west direction.

Explanation:

Parallels on maps are the lines that go from left to right, or from east and west direction as they represent latitud. They are called like that because they are parallel to each other, this is, they remain at an equal distance apart across a map, at approximately 69 miles.