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Latitude
01
the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees
02
scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
03
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
04
freedom from normal restraints in conduct
Example
Living in northern latitudes means experiencing the days closing in more drastically as the winter solstice nears.
Geographic information systems (GIS) rely on longitude and latitude coordinates for mapping.
The best places to witness the aurora borealis are in northern latitudes, such as Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Iceland.
Geographical coordinates, such as latitude and longitude, are used to pinpoint specific locations on the Earth's surface.
