Meaning of Latitudes - SS1 Geography Lesson Note

Latitudes are imaginary lines on the Earth's surface that run parallel to the equator. They are used to measure how far north or south a location is from the equator, and they play a crucial role in navigation, climate science, and geography. In simple terms, latitudes are like horizontal lines that encircle the Earth.

The equator is the starting point for measuring latitudes and is designated as 0 degrees latitude. As you move north from the equator, latitudes increase, and as you move south, they decrease. The highest possible latitude is 90 degrees north, known as the North Pole, and the lowest is 90 degrees south, known as the South Pole.