What are the circular lines in each map called? And do you know what the lines radiating out
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1. What are the circular lines in each map called? And do you know what the lines radiating out of the two poles are called?
[Hint: You studied them in the previous chapter, but here they are presented differently.]
The circular lines in the maps are called parallels of latitude.
The lines radiating out of the two poles are called meridians of longitude.
2. Which hemisphere holds more water?
The Southern Hemisphere holds more water.