Lines of the longitude can best be described as?

A. parallel lines that show the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator
B. imaginary lines on the earth’s surface running from the north pole to the south pole and at right angles to the parallels
C. semi-circles on the globe
D. the distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian

Correct Answer:

Option B – imaginary lines on the earth’s surface running from the north pole to the south pole and at right angles to the parallels