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Geography · Grades 3–4

Latitude

noun

The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

Example Sentences

"New York City is at approximately 40° north latitude."

"Latitude affects a region's climate and seasons."

Synonyms & Related Terms

parallelnorth-south position

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember latitude, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.