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Q · Latitudemedium · 45s
Which latitude line is considered to be the "0th" latitude?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Equator is assigned 0° latitude and is the fundamental reference line from which all northern and southern latitudes are measured. It represents the widest circumference of the Earth and divides it into two hemispheres.
Final Answer: Option B - Equator