Geographers draw two types of lines (or arc) on maps to indicate location. The lines (or arcs) drawn between the North and South Poles are known as ________. The circles drawn parallel to the Equator are known as ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: meridians (or lines of longitude); parallels (or lines of latitude)
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